Overview
Senior Database Specialist at EirGrid Group. The role involves developing and supporting the Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL Server estate that underpin the organisation’s corporate functions and mission-critical power system operation and market functions. The focus is to support major programs of work to upgrade and implement in-premise and cloud-based systems.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the development and support of EirGrid’s Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL Server estate.
* Support major programs of work to upgrade and implement in-premise and cloud-based systems.
* Contribute to the overall success of EirGrid by working as part of a team of IT professionals, undertaking senior database administration duties and driving project delivery and solution optimisation.
* Design, implement and maintain database backup and recovery procedures; manage data migration and upgrades.
Qualifications
* An IT degree or recognised qualification in a relevant technical discipline
* 4+ years’ experience in delivering and/or operating database solutions
* Significant technical knowledge of Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL Server
* Extensive experience working with Database Administration (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
* Database backup and recovery procedures (RMAN), familiarity with Commvault
* Proficient experience working with Oracle technologies RAC, OEM, DataGuard
* Experience in database cloning/refreshes and migrations
* Experience in Exadata, GoldenGate
* Previous experience working on Oracle upgrades and data migration projects
* Experience in patching, securing and resolving issues with Oracle Databases
* Strong knowledge of setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Oracle databases
* Hands-on experience with Oracle Engineered Systems
* Database and Cloud Certification
* Effective communicator, both in verbal and written communications
* Successful track record in delivering IT projects
Closing date for applications: 31/10/2025
We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunities employer; reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
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