Senior Data Platforms Engineer

Senior Data Platforms Engineer

Location: London | Working Pattern: Full Time | Working Type: Hybrid

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Are you ready to take your platform engineering skills to the next level while working in an environment dedicated to innovation, research, and learning? If you’re passionate about Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and thrive on solving complex technical challenges, this could be the opportunity for you!

Company

Our client supports a vibrant learning and research community. With a dedicated team of 280, we deliver world-class IT services that power teaching, research, and administrative excellence. Our focus includes shared services, customer-facing initiatives, and specialized IT support for research and education.

The Role

• As a Senior Data Platforms Engineer, you’ll become a key player in the Enterprise Records Platform Team, driving excellence in platform engineering for Oracle E-Business Suite. Your responsibilities include:
• Providing expert-level operational support, troubleshooting, and resolving complex issues.
• Leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and setting coding best practices.
• Supporting major lifecycle events like upgrades and migrations, ensuring seamless execution.
• Collaborating on testing, stabilizing, and optimizing Oracle EBS and associated database technologies.
• This role is perfect for someone with in-depth knowledge of Oracle EBS architecture, its tech stack, and database management systems, who’s also eager to stay at the cutting edge of industry advancements.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience in Oracle Applications DBA roles, including R12.2.x and Oracle Database 19c.
• Skills in performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting across the Oracle EBS stack.
• Expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle Fusion Middleware components.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Linux scripting, and knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of AWS Cloud IaaS, backup tools (TSM/Cohesity), monitoring (OEM/SolarWinds), and replication (AWS DMS/Fivetran).
• Your sharp analytical mind, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and collaborative approach will drive success in this exciting, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Beyond an exciting, impactful role, you’ll enjoy a generous benefits package:

• 41 days’ holiday, including bank holidays and closure days, with an additional 5 days' purchase option.
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE).
• Access to on-site facilities: nursery, gym, and staff support services.
• Enhanced parental leave pay and discounted medical insurance.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, and even immigration and relocation support for eligible roles.
• Why Join Us?
• Step into a role where your expertise fuels groundbreaking projects, supports cutting-edge research, and contributes directly to a vibrant academic mission. Collaborate with brilliant minds, take on exciting challenges, and enjoy a culture that values growth and innovation.

Ready to Advance Your Career?

If you have a passion for technology, an appetite for problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of learning, research, and discovery!