Junior Oracle Database and Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description:

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
On-site, 5 days per week

This role is based on-site in Belfast five days per week. Due to the location and operational requirements of the role, candidates must be able to reliably travel to and from the workplace each working day.

Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, successful candidates must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual security requirements, including applicable residency requirements, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements were permitted by law and necessary to satisfy government or contractual security obligations

At DXC Technology, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and fostering a supportive and accessible working environment.

Launch Your Career in Oracle, Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering

Are you passionate about technology and eager to build a career across databases, infrastructure, cloud technologies, automation and development?

We're looking for a Junior Oracle Infrastructure & Database Engineer to join our team in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise Oracle platforms while developing skills across database administration, infrastructure engineering, cloud services and automation technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll support the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Oracle platforms and their supporting infrastructure, gaining exposure to:

• Oracle Database Administration
• SQL and PL/SQL Development
• Linux and Windows Server Support
• Cloud Platforms including AWS, Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Automation and Scripting
• Platform Monitoring and Performance Optimisation
• Infrastructure and Operational Support

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills

• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Exposure to Linux or Windows Server environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• A genuine interest in technology and continuous learning
• Ability to follow documented processes and operational procedures

Desirable Skills

Experience or exposure to any of the following would be advantageous:

• Oracle Database
• SQL and PL/SQL
• Linux administration
• Python, Bash or PowerShell scripting
• Backup and recovery concepts
• AWS, Azure or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Git or other source control tools

About You

You'll be someone who is:

• Curious and eager to learn
• Positive, proactive and self-motivated
• Detail-oriented and organised
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Interested in developing expertise across databases, infrastructure and cloud technologies

We recognise that skills and experience can be gained through a variety of routes, including education, apprenticeships, personal projects, military service, career changes and workplace experience. If you meet most of the requirements and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Structured training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression pathways across infrastructure, cloud and database technologies
• Employee recognition programmes
• Team events and social activities
• Access to experienced technical mentors and specialists

Interested?

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, continuous learning and the opportunity to build skills across Oracle, cloud, infrastructure and development technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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