DBA

At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has openings for client based working Database Administrators at varying skill levels. The successful candidate will work within one of our database support teams and will be focused and motivated with good interpersonal skills. Your role will include optimising and tuning database performance and assisting in database migration.

Role Responsibilities

• Installing and configuring database binaries
• Writing and maintaining scripts to automate DBA tasks
• Investigating and implementing automation of operational processes using tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, and Git-based workflows
• Performing routine, periodic, and proactive operational monitoring and maintenance
• Troubleshooting database-related issues and driving root cause analysis
• Optimising and tuning database performance to ensure reliability and efficiency
• Performing patching and upgrades to ensure data security and compliance
• Assisting with database migrations, including migrations to cloud-based environments such as AWS
• Supporting database resilience through backup, recovery, replication, clustering, failover, and disaster recovery activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the modernisation of database services

• A genuine passion for technology and a strong desire to continuously develop your technical skills
• Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others
• A proactive approach towards identifying risks, opportunities, and potential improvements
• An ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• A willingness to investigate challenges and develop innovative solutions
• Good organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• An interest in automation, scripting, and modern infrastructure practices
• A growth mindset with the ambition to broaden your technical capabilities across databases, cloud technologies, and automation tooling

Desirable Skills and Technologies

Database Technologies

• Administration experience in one or more database technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server
• Knowledge of database server clustering, failover, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience with database replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, PostgreSQL Replication Manager, and MongoDB Replica Sets
• Experience in backup and recovery procedures

Operating Systems & Cloud

• Experience supporting Linux operating systems (RHEL) and/or Windows Server
• Experience working with cloud technologies, particularly AWS
• Knowledge of AWS database services and database deployments in cloud environments
• Experience planning or delivering database migrations into cloud environments would be highly advantageous

Automation & Scripting

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible
• Familiarity with source control and collaborative development practices using Git
• Experience identifying opportunities to automate operational and administrative tasks

Monitoring & Tooling

• Knowledge of database monitoring tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Nagios, or equivalent monitoring platforms

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it's something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world's leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations. We believe that hiring a diverse team is crucial to our success and our recruiting decisions are based on your skills and experience as an individual. We actively encourage consistent growth on our journey towards a culture of inclusion and recognise that the people we employ are vital to providing a great customer experience. As such, we have a variety of training, support, and tools available to aid in your continual personal and professional development. Our ongoing goal is to drive innovation and modernise operations across the board, which includes furthering the skills of our colleagues. At DXC, building a better you, builds a better us., At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.