Oracle Support Engineer

{"description": " Introduction You'll be joining a highly collaborative and delivery-focused environment, working alongside experienced engineers, developers, and testers on a complex, large-scale programme. The team operates in a fast-paced, problem-solving culture where technical expertise is valued and individuals are trusted to take ownership of their work. With a strong presence in the public sector, the organisation prioritises quality, security, and innovation, offering the opportunity to work on impactful systems within a structured yet flexible hybrid working model. Working Patterns and location - This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days per week on site. Key responsibilities Monitor and maintain Oracle database environments to ensure stability and performance Diagnose and resolve database issues, including performance bottlenecks and failures Provide support for incidents, troubleshooting and root cause analysis Perform database performance tuning (queries, indexing, execution plans) Support PL/SQL code by identifying issues and suggesting improvements Manage backups, recovery, and data integrity using tools like RMAN Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to support releases and changes Maintain documentation and follow processes in line with secure/public sector environments Support Oracle systems hosted on cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) or on-premise Ensure security, access control, and compliance standards are met Skills & experience Strong expertise in Oracle RDBMS, with a focus on performance analysis and tuning using tools such as AWR, ASH and execution plans Proven ability to work collaboratively within development and test teams, supporting end-to-end delivery Deep knowledge of PL/SQL, including writing, optimising and troubleshooting complex code Experience operating and supporting Oracle databases within Amazon Web Services (IaaS) environments, Background working on large, complex, multi-supplier programmes, ideally within secure or public

sector settings Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to triage and diagnose issues effectively as part of a highly skilled technical team The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential: Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and Confluence Experience working within the public sector Comfortable using a Linux-based development environment Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs. Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well! You will be required to hold a minimum of SC clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying. (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2026.", "salary_raw": "\u00a3545 - \u00a3595 per day (Inside IR35)"}