Technical Lead

Salary: £40,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong experience with Oracle technologies, ideally Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) or similar infrastructure platforms
• Practical experience with containerisation, specifically Docker
• Broad IT infrastructure background, including Windows/Linux servers, networking, virtualisation, backup, and monitoring
• Experience working in secure, high-availability environments
• Ability to provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior engineers
• Exposure to Kubernetes
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tooling
• Prior experience in enterprise or large-scale technical support environments
• Current security clearance (SC) is highly beneficial but not essential
• Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (British nationality)

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior technical expertise across infrastructure, containerisation, and Oracle platform support
• Act as a technical point of escalation, resolving complex issues and ensuring stability of critical systems
• Support the Oracle Database Appliance (ODA) platform, focusing on infrastructure and platform support rather than database administration
• Deliver a mix of project and BAU support work, with time structured between both
• Guide and coach junior technical staff, helping allocate project and support tasks within the team
• Participate in the on-call/standby rota every 3-4 weeks, ensuring 24/7 support for the ODA platform
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement initiatives, adopting modern practices and technologies

Technologies:

• DevOps
• Docker
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Oracle
• Security
• Windows

More:

We are seeking a Technical Lead to join our team supporting one of our largest enterprise clients. This is a hands-on technical role for a senior engineer with strong Oracle and containerisation experience who enjoys coaching and guiding junior staff. We work on critical IT infrastructure projects and support secure, high-availability environments. The role offers a balance of technical depth, project delivery, and tech leadership in a supportive and collaborative environment. Working hours are standard (8-4 or 9-5), with on-site presence required five days per week, though flexibility may be possible for the right candidate. We also offer an on-call/standby rota every 3-4 weeks with additional payment. Benefits include company pension, free parking, on-site parking, private medical insurance, and a referral programme. The pay range is £40,000.00-£65,000.00 per year, and the role is based in person.

last updated 38 week of 2026