At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to manage critical Oracle database and middleware services for national security.
- Company: Join Babcock, a global leader in defence and engineering.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, matched pension scheme, and health support.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Oracle environments and proven leadership in technical teams.
The predicted salary is between 57300 - 71600 £ per year.
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £57,300 - £71,600 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Lead critical digital systems supporting national security. At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Database and Middleware Manager at our Babcock Technology Centre site.
The role involves:
- Leading a team to deliver high‑performing Oracle database and middleware services
- Managing system performance, security, and availability across critical platforms
- Collaborating with technical teams to deliver new applications and system improvements
- Developing project plans, allocating resources, and ensuring timely delivery
- Driving continuous improvement through automation, optimisation, and best practice
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential experience includes:
- 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 include:
- Relevant professional experience in database administration or IT infrastructure management
- ITILv4 qualification or higher - Desirable
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.
What we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
- Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work‑life balance.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 22/06/2026
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Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Technology Centre in Stoke Gifford, Bristol, where you can lead critical digital systems that support national security. With generous benefits, including a matched pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and excellent development opportunities, we foster a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement, empowering you to grow your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on vital programmes. Join us to be part of a global FTSE 100 organisation dedicated to building a secure future together.
