Database Engineer

Job ID: 010078

Location: Bradford, UK, BD5 8LJ

Job type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: £Competitive + Bonus & Benefits

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Are you an IT professional with a proven track record in Oracle database administration at an enterprise level? If so, we may have the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a DBA (internally known as Database Engineer) to join our team.

You’ll provide Database Engineering support for YBS databases and relevant systems and infrastructure, whilst providing consultancy to the wider organisation on implementation of relevant technologies.

This is a hybrid role, with a mix of working from home and time in the office. You'll provide 24x365 on-call support, as part of a rota, for databases and the associated database technology stack across all development, testing and production environments.

About the role

In this Database Engineer role, you will -

Provide Database Administration Services for organization-wide, business-critical databases residing both on the cloud and in YBS data centres
Provide 24x365 on-call support, as part of a rota, for databases and the associated database technology stack across all development, testing and production environments
Develop, maintain and deliver effective Group wide capacity management, performance monitoring and tuning services for databases and the associated technology stack
Provide consultancy services to other YBS teams in relation to YBS Group databases and associated technologies

About you

You’ll be an IT professional with a proven track record in Oracle database administration at an enterprise level. You’ll be a keen learner, eager to embrace new technologies and quick to learn existing infrastructure and related applications.

What will you bring to the role?

Detailed technical knowledge of backup and recovery technologies
Advanced knowledge of database replication, clustering, monitoring and backup/ recovery, RMAN, Dataguard, GoldenGate and RAC
Knowledge of SQL performance tuning
OCI Oracle Cloud knowledge would be beneficial
Experience with DevOps, virtualisation, automation and associated tooling
Knowledge of scripting and development would be beneficial

Business Impact

We may be almost 160 years old, but we’re still leading the way when it comes to digital transformation. Our ever-growing IT, Transformation and Digital teams are embracing innovation to shape change. And drive us into the modern age of information, AI, and automation. All whilst keeping us, and our members, safe. So, they have a real impact on our transformation journey, and our future. And that means you can too!

Learning & Development

Everyone can build a career path they love here. And that’s because we offer a wide range of programmes, opportunities and more to help you learn, grow, and develop – and reach your full potential.

These include...

Personal Growth Toolkits - a range of materials that help you discover your strengths, identify your goals, and your next steps.
Secondment and Stretch opportunities – helping you gain experience in different areas of our business and new ways of working.
Learning Champion Network – opportunities to work outside of your immediate area and build new skills.
Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications – a range of brilliant apprenticeships and programmes available to everyone.
REACH Diverse Leadership Programme – helping our Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse leaders progress into senior leadership roles.

Learn about developing your career here

Our ways of working and flexibility

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We know there’s no single right way of working that fits everyone. That’s why we’re not trying to find one. Instead, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that when we’re working flexibly, together and apart, we’re working at our best. We help our colleagues get the most out of work, and take care of themselves, wherever they’re working.

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Find out more about our Ways of Working

Our pension scheme (where you can get up to 11% from us)
On target bonus of 7% (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%)
Access to brilliant health benefits
Life assurance at 6 times your salary
25 days’ holiday (and the option to buy more)
Cycle to work or an interest-free loan for an annual ticket
Wellbeing resources and tools
Retail and Leisure discounts

Find out more about what we offer

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It's very easy to follow your career goals here. I have always had very supportive managers who helped me to get relevant experience and try something new.

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Meet the Recruiter(s)

Mike Peel

Resourcing & Inclusion Specialist

Connect with Mike Peel

I partner with the following business areas on all things resourcing & inclusion: IT, Transformation, Data, Digital Channels, Finance and Financial Crime.

I joined the team in September 2021 and I absolutely love working for YBS! It’s a brilliant place to work, with an incredibly friendly, flexible and inclusive culture.

I’ve got lots of experience in Recruitment, Talent & HR across Retail, Charity and Financial Services. Throughout my career I’ve partnered with every head office function you can think of! Everything from Trading, Marketing and Finance through to HR, Property and Legal.

I love supporting people with their careers and development, so if you’d like to chat to me about what it’s like to work at YBS or want to find out more about our latest opportunities, then it would be great to connect!

Holly Gallagher

Resourcing & Inclusion Specialist

Connect with Holly Gallagher

Since joining YBS in June 2023, I have had the pleasure of supporting the wider business with all things recruitment. Covering IT, Transformation, Data, Digital Channels, Finance and Financial Crime.

YBS has been a great place to work both professionally and personally as I have been provided with the support to upskill and learn, and recently had the opportunity to undertake a Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship which has been truly amazing!

If you are keen to learn more about the culture here at YBS, or any current opportunities I'd love to hear from you!

Our Colleague Networks & Groups

Our Vision is to be a leading organisation that embraces diversity, champions equity, and creates an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background or identity feel valued, empowered and supported.

Our Colleague Networks and Groups are designed to amplify the voices of diverse groups and provide a structured route to effect real change. They provide a safe space and use colleague feedback to support the progression of our DEI Strategy. Our eight networks and groups are:

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