Database Administrator (One of the Biggest retail company in UK)

system canada technologies

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London, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 24, 2026 Last posted February 24, 2026
Job description

SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

Company: SystemCanada | www.systemcanada.com

World wide office:  Canada - USA - Australia - UK - South Africa - New Zealand - Ireland - Japan


Job Description

 

 

Retail giant is looking for a Database Administrator in their Central London office, who has a wealth of experience in both Oracle and SQL Server, for a 3 month contract.

The successful candidate will work within a small team of Database Administrators delivering IT operations services - Fault fixing, preventative maintenance and development projects. 

They will strive to reduce costs of the operations by ensuring that the service improvements are of the highest standard. 

Who we're looking for

-We are looking for a DBA with a high level of knowledge of system administration tasks for optimising database performance (Oracle & SQL).

- Understanding of UNIX/OE/Red Hat Linux operating systems and TCP/IP Networking protocol.

- Expert knowledge of system administration tasks for oracle database 9i, 10g and 11g software including RAC, ASM, Dataguard, security and performance testing.

- Expert in Oracle R12 ebusiness suite.

Knowledge of Oracle Software Product Licensing terms.

SQL Server

- High level of knowledge of storage system administration tasks for optimisation.

- Understanding of Windows operating systems and TCP/IP networking protocol.

- Administration tasks for MS SQL Server software including replication, mirroring, performance tuning and security.

Knowledge of MS SQL Server Product Licensing terms. 

About this role

Summary

Manage Oracle and SQL Server databases, ensure performance, security, and system optimization in retail setting

Job title

Database Administrator

Experience level

Industry

retail

Location requirements

London, UK, on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

oraclesql serverunix/linuxsystem administrationperformance tuningsecurity

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

oraclesql serversystem administrationdatabase performanceunix/linux
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

London, UK

On-site City