Database and Middleware Manager
// Role Summary
Lead critical Oracle database and middleware services for national defence operations, managing system performance, security, and a team of specialists. This role offers hybrid working and significant development opportunities.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize critical Oracle database and middleware services.
- Lead and develop a team of technical specialists.
- Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of defence systems.
- Contribute to the delivery of new digital solutions and system improvements.
- Hybrid working arrangements available in Stoke Gifford, Bristol.
// Role Specification
About the Role
As a Database and Middleware Manager at Babcock, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery and performance of critical Oracle database and middleware services that underpin vital defence and engineering operations. You will be responsible for maintaining secure, reliable, and optimised systems, empowering teams across the business to confidently deliver essential programmes.
This position offers the opportunity to shape both technology and people capabilities. You will guide a team of specialists, contribute to the transition of services to an in-house function, and be instrumental in delivering new digital solutions. Grow your leadership skills while working on systems that directly support national defence and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team to deliver high-performing Oracle database and middleware services.
- Manage system performance, security, and availability across critical platforms.
- Collaborate with technical teams to deliver new applications and system improvements.
- Develop project plans, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, optimisation, and best practice.
Essential Experience
- Strong experience managing Oracle database and middleware environments in complex systems.
- Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and specialists.
- Expertise in Oracle technologies such as WebLogic, SOA Suite, Identity Management, and modern Oracle database platforms.
- Experience working with Windows and Linux server environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimise performance and reliability.
Qualifications
- Relevant professional experience in database administration or IT infrastructure management.
- ITILv4 qualification or higher - Desirable.
Location and Working Arrangements
This role is based at our Babcock Technology Centre site in Stoke Gifford, Bristol. We offer hybrid working arrangements. The role is full time, 35 hours per week.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK National and will be required to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.