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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Logistex
- **Location:** Desborough, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Continuous Integration, Database Development, Database Security, DevOps, PostgreSQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2973028702-2

## 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?

As a Database Administrator (DBA), you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimising our database environments to ensure they remain secure, reliable, and high performing. Working closely with the Software Engineering team and key business stakeholders, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and supporting database solutions that underpin both our internal operations and customer-facing systems.

What is in it for you as Database Administrator?

 * 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 Database Administrator?

 * 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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