Technical Application Consultant (Oracle Database, Apache Tomcat, httpd)

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Please note, role can be remote or hybrid, subject to location. This role requires weekend overtime approximately once per month to facilitate production system upgrades.

We are looking for an experienced technical application consultant to join our team supporting over 100 customers. This is an exciting opportunity working with a mix of on-premise, private cloud and public cloud-based systems. More than just a DBA, you will install, upgrade, and support the entire application stack utilising:

You must be UK-based due to the security requirements of our customers.

Responsibilities

Oracle Database 19c (and later 26ai); Apache Web Server (httpd); Apache Tomcat; Open JDK; NEC written applications that rely on the above technologies; Apply our software updates to customer non-production and production systems.; Perform related software technology upgrades including Oracle Database, Apache Tomcat, Apache Web Server, and Jasper Reports Server.; Perform installations of new software developed by our company.; Troubleshoot issues relating to software installation and upgrades.; Perform scripted backup and restore tasks.; Communicate with our customers in a professional and solution-driven manner.; Work as a team to troubleshoot problems and share workloads.

Requirements

Oracle Database 19c management including upgrades. single instance and container databases.; Installing and maintaining software on Oracle Linux or Red Hat Linux.; Working directly with customers via video conference and email communication.

Nice to have

Deployment of Apache Tomcat based web applications.; Apache Web Server configuration and management.; Installing and maintaining software on Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.; Linux bash scripting.; Performing Ansible scripted database and software backups and recovery.; An understanding of network architecture such as private networks, DMZs, etc.