Database Engineer (Oracle, PL/SQL)- Galway, Ireland
Photon
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Description
**Job Description: **
The Senior Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex database systems to support our business operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, performance, and security. Your expertise in Oracle and PL/SQL, along with your understanding and experience in CI/CD processes and Jenkins, will be critical in driving our database initiatives and achieving our organizational goals.
**Key Responsibilities: **
- Design, implement, and maintain database systems using Oracle and PL/SQL.
- Optimize database performance and ensure high availability.
- Develop and execute database scripts, stored procedures, and functions.
- Collaborate with software developers to integrate database systems with applications.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
- Monitor database health and troubleshoot issues.
- Implement and enforce database security policies.
- Perform data modeling and design database schemas.
- Conduct database backups, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior database engineers.
- Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices.
**Qualifications: **
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of [X] years of experience as a Database Engineer or similar role.
- Expertise in Oracle Database and PL/SQL development.
- Understanding and experience with CI/CD processes and tools, particularly Jenkins.
- Strong understanding of database design, modeling, and optimization techniques.
- Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization.
- Proficiency in SQL and database management tools.
- Knowledge of database security best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
**Preferred Qualifications: **
- Experience with other database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
- Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database).
- Certification in Oracle Database (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional).
About this role
Photon is seeking a Database Engineer to design, develop, and maintain Oracle database systems that support core business operations. You'll work across the full database lifecycle—from data modeling and schema design through performance optimization, security implementation, and disaster recovery planning. The role requires hands-on expertise in Oracle and PL/SQL, along with practical experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, which you'll use to automate and streamline database deployments alongside software development teams.
This is a senior-level position that balances technical depth with collaborative responsibility. You'll troubleshoot complex database issues, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with evolving database technologies. The ideal candidate holds a degree in computer science or IT, has substantial hands-on experience as a database engineer, and demonstrates strong proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and database security. Experience with additional database platforms (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) or cloud solutions (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is valued, as is an Oracle certification.
The role is based in Galway, Ireland, and requires in-office attendance as a full-time position.
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