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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Logistex
- **Location:** Desborough, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Security, DevOps, PostgreSQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2907838417-2

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a DBA or similar role
 * Strong knowledge of Postgres and Oracle
 * Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting
 * Understanding of database security best practices
 * Ability to work independently and within a team

## Description

Are you experienced in Postgres or Oracle databases? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems and ensuring systems run smoothly? If so, you could be our next Database Administrator!

What is in it for you?

 * Become a member of an Employee-owned trust
 * Performance bonus
 * Cycle to work scheme
 * Option to buy additional leave
 * Private medical insurance

What will you be doing?

 * Manage, maintain and optimize Postgres and Oracle databases
 * Perform upgrades, patches, backups and recovery testing
 * Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues proactively
 * Ensure database security, compliance and documentation
 * Support CI/CD, DevOps and cross-functional teams


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