Database Administrator Oracle

Our Linux, Database, and Communication department, we are looking for you as soon as possible as a

Database Administrator Oracle, London

Global

In an era where digitalization and modern IT infrastructures are revolutionizing banking, we are shaping a technology-driven bank in which you, as an IT professional, work closely with our business units. Our Technology teams offer you an environment full of exciting challenges - whether it's supporting and developing legacy systems or introducing modern technologies such as AI, machine learning, and highly automated trading applications.

Our IT department, with around 300 employees, works mostly in an agile manner using a Scrumban approach and covers areas such as Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Operations, Process and Governance, Software Development, and Architecture. We take articular pride in developing almost all of our applications in-house, which gives us unique flexibility and innovative strength. Our tech stack includes modern technologies such as Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, and Python, CI/CD pipelines, containers, Kubernetes, as well as Azure Cloud, Azure SQL Database, and Oracle Database with PL/SQL.

What tasks await you?

• Administration, configuration, and implementation of databases in a demanding high-availability environment (Oracle)
• Planning and provisioning of new databases
• Automation of existing processes
• Performing database migrations, patches, and upgrades
• Consulting and support of projects
• Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures work smoothly
• Close collaboration with technical, application-related, and operational colleagues to ensure database integrity and security
• Installation of new applications and adaptation of existing ones
• Participation in on-call duty

• Successfully completed vocational training as an IT specialist or a degree in the IT field
• Agile and flexible mindset, with the necessary willingness to learn about our comprehensive product range
• In-depth experience with Oracle RAC
• Ideally, initial experience in database administration, especially with relational database systems
• Knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, Ansible, and scripting (Shell) is an advantage
• Know-how in Linux is a plus
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics

We are a leading European private bank with over 430 years of experience and a deeply rooted history, yet we continue to shape and invest in the future. Our progress and development are driven by our employees. We encourage them to try new approaches, speak their minds, and succeed in their own way. We provide them with the opportunity to develop their talents, explore different career paths, and realize their full potential.

We are an ambitious, forward-looking company that draws on centuries of tradition and builds on innovation. You will find a culture that encourages independent thinking, entrepreneurial action, and questioning the status quo. Together, we work to shape our business and achieve our ambitious goals.

We look forward to having you join us to always do what's right for our employees, customers, and company - Our future is where you take us!

We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential.

We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on to discuss.