At Version 1 we pledge "to prove IT can make a real difference to our customers’ businesses". We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers’ need from their technology solutions, and then we deliver.

We are an award-winning digital transformation and IT services company, we provide world class customer service; we think big, and we hire great people. Version 1 are more than just another IT services company - we are implementing and supporting transformative technology solutions, for our customers’, with our key partners Microsoft, AWS, and Oracle.

We are externally recognized for our achievements through numerous peer and industry awards, and accreditations including:

• No 1 Best place to work in Ireland #GPTW2023!!
• 6th Best Large Workplace in the UK
• 10th place in Glassdoor Top 50 UK companies
• UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner

We do this while maintaining our focus with core values of Honesty and Integrity, Personal Commitment, No Ego, Customer First, Excellence and Drive.

The Oracle Database Specialist will assist in the development and support of the project's Oracle and SQL Server estate, which underpin the customer's corporate functions.

The successful applicant will contribute to overall success by working as part of a team of IT professionals, undertaking senior database administration duties and driving project delivery and solution optimisation.

• Support the Linux & Database Team Lead in delivering on project targets and operational KPIs
• Develop, support and optimise database solutions to deliver high performance, 24x7 availability and disaster recovery capability
• Design and administer database security in accordance with industry best practice
• Identify, prioritise and resolve database incidents and problems through formal incident and problem management processes
• Support the asset management of database systems including inventory maintenance, warranty management, vendor support and configuration backups
• Oversee the development of internal procedures, processes and documentation
• Promote high standards of platform design, operation and availability and ensure that support capabilities during and outside normal working hours are maintained
• Provide effective stakeholder management of both internal and external stakeholders including strategic vendors and service providers
• Proficiency in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning

• Experienced in delivering and/or operating database solutions
• Significant technical knowledge of several of the following technical components:
  • Oracle Database Administration.
  • Database Backup and Recovery procedures (RMAN), familiarity with CommVault preferential.
  •  Oracle RAC
  • Oracle OEM
  • Oracle Data Guard configuration and administration
  • Database cloning/refreshes.
• Oracle Database Certification
• Effective communicator, both in verbal and written communications
• Successful track record in delivering IT projects, with strong analytical and problem solving capability
• Excellent customer facing skills

Desirable:

• SQL and PL/SQL knowledge
• Experience of VMware
• Experience of Red Hat Linux and/or Oracle Linux Administration
• Experience with GoldenGate and/or Exadata

Before you apply, here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Quarterly profit share
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working policy & remote working 
• Incentives for accreditations and educational assistance for courses relevant to your role.
• Employee recognition in the form of Excellence Awards and CallOut which your peers award.
• Pathways career development quarterly
• Engagement is incredibly important. Our local teams drive our engagement events!
• And much more...