Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an Oracle Database Manager I to join our ever‑evolving Database team and help us unleash the potential of every business. This position will be based out of London 3 days per week on a hybrid schedule.
What you’ll own as the Oracle Database Manager I
* Provide leadership for Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Exadata platforms, managing a team of DBAs and database engineers supporting enterprise environments.
* Define the strategic vision for database platforms, aligning technology initiatives with business goals and enterprise architecture standards.
* Lead, coach, and develop database teams to drive performance, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
* Oversee planning and delivery of Oracle and PostgreSQL initiatives, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget execution with strong quality, security, and performance outcomes.
* Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient database architectures, including automation, performance tuning, and security controls.
* Partner with vendors, service providers, and senior leaders to select and manage database hardware, software, and services aligned to strategy and standards.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and internal policies through controls, audits, and proactive risk management.
* Monitor performance and capacity, driving optimization to improve availability, reliability, and efficiency.
* Lead database incident and problem management, coordinating rapid resolution of complex issues to minimize business impact.
* Build organizational capability through training, career development, and a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
* Engage IT leadership, application teams, and business stakeholders, providing transparency into initiatives, risks, and service improvements.
What You’ll Bring
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, plus 6+ years of database management or administration experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role (or equivalent experience).
* Extensive experience leading database administration and engineering teams in a large, global enterprise environment.
* Proven expertise supporting large‑scale Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Exadata platforms in high‑transaction, hybrid (on‑prem and cloud) environments.
* Strong leadership and people‑management skills, with a track record of building, mentoring, and developing high‑performing technical teams.
* Deep technical knowledge of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, Exadata, storage, and security architectures.
* Hands‑on experience designing modern, automated database platforms with a focus on standardization, observability, and operational efficiency.
* Demonstrated success leading complex technology initiatives, including planning, budgeting, resource management, and stakeholder engagement.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear insights for executives and business leaders.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, leveraging automation, telemetry, and AI‑driven insights to improve performance and reliability.
* Strategic mindset with experience defining long‑term platform roadmaps and driving modernization through automation and AIOps practices.
It’s a bonus if you have
* Industry‑recognized Oracle and PostgreSQL certifications preferred (e.g., Oracle Database Administration, RAC, Exadata, or equivalent PostgreSQL credentials).
* Cloud, automation, security, or IT service management certifications (e.g., cloud database platforms, DevOps, ITIL) are a plus for leaders driving modern, automated database operations.
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