Oracle Database Engineer

Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience with systems development lifecycles and development processes
• Strong Oracle database knowledge, including design, modelling and performance tuning
• Experience using SQL and database packages
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to all stages of the systems development lifecycle
• Support development processes including requirements, design, implementation and acceptance testing
• Design and implement Oracle database solutions
• Develop and maintain database tables, packages and SQL scripts
• Monitor and enhance Oracle database performance
• Carry out database administration tasks
• Monitor Oracle updates, engage with Oracle for patching, and support vulnerability management

Technologies:

• Support
• Oracle
• SQL
• Security

More:

We are recruiting for an Oracle Database Engineer to join our Christchurch site on a long-term contingent basis. This is a 12-month contract, working 37 hours Monday to Friday, onsite throughout the week, with an hourly rate of £55.31 PAYE or £74.68 umbrella inside IR35. You will complement an established team of around 45 engineers supporting a fully integrated Command and Control system for the Ministry of Defence. We are a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company, delivering advanced solutions across air, land, naval, commercial aerospace, and cyber security. We offer exciting career opportunities in cutting-edge technology and defence, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

last updated 34 week of 2026