Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience with Oracle 12c/19c and Postgres 11+ database administration., Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on customer service., Ability to perform upgrades, performance tuning, and backup/recovery for databases., Eligibility for NPPV and Security Clearance is required..

Key responsibilities:

Provide database and application administration and support for Local Government clients.

Manage Oracle, SQL Server, and Postgres databases, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Produce standard documentation and procedures while managing incidents and problems effectively.

Be available for out-of-hours support on a call-out basis, including weekends.

Job description

Company Description

Come join us and make a difference in the world!

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Job Description

To be part of a team responsible for providing Database and Application services to Local Government clients and the management of associated 3rd parties providing technical support for applications provided by NECSWS.

To provide a high-quality Incident, Change, and Problem Management service to a large portfolio of clients covering a wide variety of hosting services. Working with contracted SLAs and delivering best-in-class services.

The primary functions will be to provide database/application administration and support as and when required.

Management of Oracle, SQL Server, and Postgres Databases.
Administration of applications.
Providing DBA and Application support services.
Setup, management, and support of databases and applications.
Producing standard documentation and procedures.
Problem management, working to eliminate repeat incidents.
Ensure compliance with NEC quality standards.
Available to work and operate within call-out structure for out-of-hours and some weekend working requirements - this will be 7 days 1 in 4 weeks - just to be available on standby.

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum 3 years Oracle 12c/19c + Postgres 11+
Database administration, upgrades, performance tuning and backup/recovery.
An ability to provide application services, upgrades, and administration.
An understanding of platform technology.
Experience with SQL Server 2012 + would be beneficial
Will need to be eligible for NPPV and Security Clearance
Strong interpersonal/team skills.
Analytical and organised.
Flexible.
An adaptable attitude, wanting to provide a good service.
Good communication and client facing/customer service skills.
Stress Tolerance
Self-motivation
Full, current driving licence

Desirable

Oracle Accreditation.
SQL Server Accreditation.
Postgres Accreditation
UNIX scripting
ITIL Practitioner.
Be technically aware of technology outside your remit.
Familiarity with local government back-office applications.

Additional Information

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan
A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.

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