Job Title: Database and Middleware Manager
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £57,300 - £71,600 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF74272
Lead critical digital systems supporting national security
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us you can play your part as a Database and Middleware Manager at our Babcock Technology Centre site.
The role
As a Database and Middleware Manager, you’ll lead the delivery and performance of critical Oracle database and middleware services that support defence and engineering operations. You’ll be responsible for ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and optimised, helping teams across the business deliver vital programmes with confidence. Day‑to‑day, you’ll shape both technology and people capability. You’ll guide a team of specialists, support the transition to an in‑house function, and play a key part in delivering new digital solutions. It’s an opportunity to grow your leadership skills while working on systems that directly enable national defence and infrastructure.
* Leading a team to deliver high‑performing Oracle database and middleware services
* Managing system performance, security, and availability across critical platforms
* Collaborating with technical teams to deliver new applications and system improvements
* Developing project plans, allocating resources, and ensuring timely delivery
* Driving continuous improvement through automation, optimisation, and best practice
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential Experience
* Strong experience managing Oracle database and middleware environments in complex systems
* Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and specialists
* Expertise in Oracle technologies such as WebLogic, SOA Suite, Identity Management, and modern Oracle database platforms
* Experience working with Windows and Linux server environments
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to optimise performance and reliability
Qualifications
* Relevant professional experience in database administration or IT infrastructure management
* ITILv4 qualification or higher – desirable
Security Clearance
Successful candidates must be a sole UK National who can achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may affect eligibility based on place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading: employees can buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement
* ‘Be Kind Day’: one paid day per year to undertake volunteering work with a chosen charity or organisation
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
We are a disability confident, committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’.
Closing date: 22/06/2026
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