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Graduate Shift SQL Oracle Database Administrator – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
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Graduate Shift SQL Oracle Database Administrator – NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Graduate Database Administrator (DBA) with Oracle/SQL Specialism
About the Role
Express Recruitment partners with a leading Database Management Consultancy to hire a self-motivated, hardworking, and trustworthy Graduate—with an IT/tech-based degree—to bolster their team of 20+ Senior DBAs.
This role offers:
- A structured path for career progression and rapid salary growth (increase of at least £10k within the first 12 months)
- A competitive starting salary of £27,552, with clear opportunities for advancement
- Financial support for Oracle/SQL certifications to attain Senior DBA status
- Hands-on learning under Senior Database Administrators in a collaborative environment
Key responsibilities include:
- Shadowing Senior DBAs to understand database processes, start/stop instructions and communication protocols
- Gaining an appreciation of current fellowship grades and how decisions impact IT services
Benefits & Career Growth
- Salary progression with learning milestones and career reviews
- Training & certification support for Oracle/SQL qualifications (path to Senior DBA)
- Experience working in a growing team with a 3-week rotating shift pattern (days and nights)
- Fully office-based role in modern facilities in Edinburgh
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Shift Pattern (3 Week Rotation)
- Week 1: 6:30pm–7:30am (13h) (Mon–Wed)
- Week 2: 7:30am–6:30pm (11h) (Tue–Thu)
- Week 3: 6:30pm–7:30am (13h) (Fri–Sun)
Key Responsibilities
The role will see you support and expand your technical expertise by:
- Monitoring and responding to database issues within agreed SLA timelines
- Managing the Application Dashboard Manager to identify and act on support tickets
- Communicating professionally with clients via phone and email to resolve issues
- Completing scheduled daily workloads (set by senior DBAs)
- Escalating technical issues to Senior DBAs for complex resolution
- Documenting and maintaining updates in SharePoint knowledge base
- Shadowing Senior Oracle/SQL DBAs to aid knowledge transfer
- Administrative tasks: creating CRM cases, updating client-specific incident records
Essential Skills & Experience
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- Degree qualification in:
- Computer Science
- Computing
- Information Technology (IT-related field)
- Enthusiastic attitude towards training and development
- Commitment to shift patterns (onsite, office-based in Edinburgh)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle pressured deadlines and work independently under guidance
Location & Employment Terms
Job Location: Edinburgh, UK ( café & fresh salads on-site)
Salary: £27,552 starter + regular reviews
Hours & Pattern: 3-day night/day shifts on a 3-week rotating rota
Remuneration Structure
- £27,552 starting
- Opportunity to increase salary by ≥ £10k in the first year
- Upskilling & certification support
How to Apply
Explore other opportunities on the Express Recruitment vacancies page. Candidates interested should email their application to jobs@express-recruitment.co.uk with the reference "Graduate Database Administrator" in the subject line.
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