DB DBA/Developer

Database DBA/Developer - Change Management SME

Excellent Day rate on offer

Hybrid | Dublin, Ireland

About the Client:

Our client is a leading financial services provider based in Dublin, known for innovation and excellence in data management and automation. They are looking for a highly skilled DB DBA/Developer with expertise in managing database schema changes across concurrent projects.

This role is a hybrid contract, requiring at least one on-site day per week (increasing to two days in the future).

The Role:

We are seeking a talented DB DBA/Developer with deep experience in database schema change management, automation tools, and database administration. This role blends database development (Oracle PL/SQL/MS SQL Server) with experience in configuring and managing tools that control and merge database changes across multiple concurrent projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Database Schema Change Management: Set up, configure, and manage tools to handle concurrent schema changes made by multiple projects.
• Automation Tools: Administer tools like Liquibase, Flyway, TOAD, and Redgate to manage DDL/DML changes.
• Database Administration: Manage and maintain Oracle and/or MS SQL Server databases.
• Development: Write and optimize PL/SQL and MS SQL Server code for database processes.
• Version Control: Use tools like Git or Bitbucket for collaborative development and version management.
• CI/CD Development: Implement automated deployment and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

Who We're Looking For:

• Database Expertise: Proven experience managing and merging database changes across multiple concurrent projects.
• Tool Configuration: Hands-on experience configuring and administering tools like Liquibase, Flyway, TOAD, or Redgate.
• Development Skills: Strong background in Oracle PL/SQL and/or MS SQL Server development.
• Automation Knowledge: Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and CI/CD automation practices.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git or Bitbucket for managing collaborative development efforts.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate across multiple teams to ensure seamless schema management and deployment processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience with:
  • Python Scripting for automation.
  • Git/Bitbucket for version control.
  • Oracle/MS SQL Server administration.
  • PL/SQL development or strong working knowledge of PL/SQL.
• At least 5 years of experience using tools like Liquibase, Flyway, TOAD, or Redgate.
• Experience in Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for CI/CD deployments.

Why Join?

• Hybrid work model: 1 day onsite initially at the client's Dublin office.
• Work with a leading financial services company at the forefront of database management innovation.
• Opportunity to lead and contribute to critical projects with high visibility.

For more information and a confidential chat please call Michael (see below)