Senior Database Specialist

Resumeset; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Dublin is looking for a Senior Database Specialist to enhance their database solutions, focusing on Oracle, PostGres, and SQL Server. This role demands expertise in database systems and project delivery, contributing to the organization’s critical mission functions. The successful candidate will transition between in-premise and cloud-based systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. This position offers a hybrid work model, empowering a diverse workforce to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in delivering and/or operating database solutions.
• Strong knowledge on the set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Oracle database.
• Successful track record in delivering IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and support of EirGrid’s Oracle, PostGres and SQL Server estate.
• Support major programs of work to upgrade and implement in-premise and cloud-based systems.
• Drive project delivery and solution optimisation.

Skills

Database Administration

Oracle Technologies RAC

Database Backup and Recovery procedures

SQL Server

PostGres

Cloud-based systems

Database cloning/refreshes

Data migration

Effective communication

Project delivery

Education

IT degree or recognized qualification in relevant technical discipline

Tools

Oracle

PostGres

SQL Server

Oracle Engineered Systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Remote Work Option: Hybrid

Category: Information Technology

Location: County Dublin, Ireland

EirGrid Group has a unique role to play in leading this radical transformation of our power system in support of the transition to renewable energy. This will require pioneering engineering effort together with highly secure IT capability to respond successfully to the scale of disruption. This offers a unique opportunity to further your career in Service Management while playing a significant role in protecting critical national infrastructure.

We’re an IT intensive business, and we operate a state‑of‑the‑art, specialised business‑critical systems, 24/7. Our future has never looked more exciting. And this is an incredible opportunity to be part of it. The world is ready for change. If you are too, join us.

The Team

The IT infrastructure team is responsible for the design, delivery and maintenance of IT platforms to support critical corporate, market and power systems business needs. The scope of the function includes the management and maintenance of servers, storage, database, email, networks, telecommunications systems and security solutions in line with corporate strategies. Solutions are deployed both in‑house and externally and are provided in the most cost‑effective manner.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Database Specialist who will assist in the development and support of EirGrid’s Oracle, PostGres and SQL Server estate which underpin the organisation’s corporate functions and mission‑critical power system operation and market functions.

The focus of the role will be to support major programs of work to upgrade and implement in‑premise and cloud‑based systems.

The successful applicant will contribute to the overall success of EirGrid by working as part of a team of IT professionals, undertaking senior database administration duties and driving project delivery and solution optimisation.

About You

• An IT degree or recognised qualification in a relevant technical discipline
• 4+ years’ experience in delivering and/or operating database solutions
• Significant technical knowledge of several of the following technical components:
• Extensive experience working with Database Administration (Oracle, PostGres, SQLServer)
• Database Backup and Recovery procedures (RMAN), familiarity with CommVault preferential.
• Proficient experience working with Oracle Technologies RAC, OEM, DataGuard
• Experience Database cloning/refreshes and migrations
• Experience in Exadata, Golden Gate
• Previous experience working on Oracle Upgrades and data migration projects
• Experience in patching, securing and resolving issues with Oracle Databases
• Strong knowledge on the set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Oracle database
• Hands on experience with Oracle Engineered Systems
• Database and Cloud Certification
• Effective communicator, both in verbal and written communications
• Successful track record in delivering IT projects

Closing date for applications

31/10/2025

We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.