BAE Systems
Oracle Database Engineer
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Oracle Database Engineer
Oracle Database Engineer
Location: Christchurch – on-site
Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on skills and experience
About BAE Systems
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something powerful. As a proud member of our global team, you’ll leverage your expertise and creativity to innovate solutions that transform defence, aerospace, and security for the future. Your work will shape a safer world—from beneath the ocean’s surface to the depths of space.
From groundbreaking technology to cutting-edge security, a career here offers limitless potential.
Core Duties
Working across the full development lifecycle—including requirements, design, specification, implementation, and acceptance testing:
- Design and implement database tables and models
- Develop and maintain database packages using Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Monitor and enhance Oracle database performance, keeping up with updates via the Oracle website, requesting patches, and identifying vulnerabilities (Horizon scanning for risks)
- Configure Windows, Linux, and RHEL operating systems
- Create bespoke applications and automated deployments using PowerShell
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience with Oracle Database 19c, particularly in Windows Server environments
- Strong understanding of best practices for user management, roles, and profiles to ensure least-privilege access controls
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPU) and Patch Set Updates (PSU)
- Includes patch assessment, planning, and implementation using OPatch
- Experience supporting production environments, including troubleshooting incidents and conducting root cause analysis
- Familiarity with the systems development lifecycle from design to testing
- Defence domain knowledge is desirable
The Role & Team
This position is part of our progressive Systems & Software Programme in Christchurch. The programme spans multiple disciplines—design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training, and logistics support—delivering critical solutions to Ministry of Defence (MoD) locations nationwide.
Benefits & Culture
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Building a career with purpose, growth, and impact is at the heart of BAE Systems:
- Lifelong learning: Tailored development opportunities to grow your skills
- Rewarding work: Meaningful contributions aligned with personal and career goals
- Wellbeing-focused, including financial support, family guidance, and flexible lifestyle options
- Sustainable ways of working: Environmentally conscious and values-driven
- Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and foster an environment where everyone belongs and thrives
Security & Eligibility
Please be aware that roles at BAE Systems may require security and export control compliance:
- Nationality, residency-relative checks (varies by role; typically 5-10 years UK residency for higher clearance levels)
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) is a minimum requirement; many roles require additional National Security Vetting
- Applicants must meet security clearance criteria.
Closing Date
3rd July 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as the position may close if sufficient candidates are received.
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