> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2918508-database-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2918508-database-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Database Manager

- **Company:** Certainadvantage
- **Location:** Chippenham, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £86,757.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Configuration Management, Databases, Windows Servers, Oracle Databases, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Solaris (Operating System), Information Technology
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.certainadvantage.co.uk/vacancy/database-manager-37492/

## About the Role

The candidate should have at least 1 - 2 years' experience of database administration or system support within a spacecraft operation, or similar mission-critical systems environment. Key skill areas should include the following:
General Skills:

 * Oracle database administration

Operating Systems:

 * RHEL
 * Solaris
 * Windows 2012
 * Windows 2022
 * Windows 10

Desirable:
Candidates ideally should possess a degree (or equivalent qualification) in Computer Science or similar discipline. However, this requirement may be relaxed if candidates have relevant experience.

## Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Chippenham, Wiltshire is currently looking to recruit a Database Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.
This role would be ideal for a candidate from a Database Manager, Oracle Database Administrator or Oracle DBA background, with experience supporting and maintaining databases and systems within a mission critical environment.
Hourly Rate: £41.71ph (Umbrella)
Contract Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Database Manager Job Description:

 * Perform database maintenance and update activities
 * Implement database changes as requested through change management procedures
 * Release new databases on system
 * Maintain database change control documentation
 * Perform routine data and software backup and archiving activities
 * Perform routine system maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure optimum performance
 * Diagnose and rectify system failures
 * Re-start subsystems to recover from failures
 * Support the Software Manager in system, software and database configuration management activities.


## Related Videos

- [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net)
- [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases)
- [Langchain4J - An Introduction for Impatient Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1001-langchain4j-an-introduction-for-impatient-developers)
- [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s)
- [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases)
- [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases)

## Related Articles

- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons)
- [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)
- [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers)