Data Services Engineer

Ferns It Consultancy Limited
Central Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Central Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Databases
Data as a Services
JasperReports
Oracle APEX
SQL Databases
System Availability
Database Performance
SC Clearance

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Data Services Engineer to support a secure Defence programme based in Milton Keynes. This is a hands-on role combining Oracle APEX development, reporting, and database support, with a strong focus on production stability and performance optimisation. Due to the nature of the project, active UK SC Clearance is mandatory., * Develop and maintain applications using Oracle APEX

  • Design and manage reports using JasperReports or similar tools
  • Write and optimise complex SQL queries
  • Perform database performance tuning and troubleshooting
  • Provide production support (incident management, root cause analysis)
  • Monitor systems and ensure high availability of critical applications
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders on data requirements

Requirements

Strong experience with Oracle APEX Experience with JasperReports or other reporting platforms Advanced SQL and database performance tuning skills Proven experience in production support / live environments Familiarity with incident management processes (ITIL preferred)

Essential Requirement:

Active UK SC Clearance is mandatory Applications without valid clearance will not be considered.

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