[Hiring] Oracle Database Administrator at Live Nation Entertainment

THE TEAM

Join our database team and become an integral core member of a group supporting the world’s largest ticketing system. We are on a journey to build a set of new generation database tools to build, manage and operate various databases with an “infrastructure as code” mindset. We use various database RDBMS and NoSQL technologies. We support multiple databases platforms – running on both private and public cloud infrastructure – powering the world’s largest ticketing system and serving 170M customers. You will be working on some of the latest database technology, and will have an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a team with a great culture!

THE JOB

We are looking for a proactive and capable Oracle DBA to join our team and support a major greenfield migration project. You will work under the guidance of the Lead Oracle DBA to help transition critical systems from legacy databases to Oracle. This is a hands-on role involving administration, procedure development, migration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning within a high-impact and collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Oracle database administration, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for solving complex problems. You will be a key technical contributor working on a highly desirable project and have the opportunity to grow your skills in database modernisation, replication, and automation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Collaborate with the Lead Migration DBA to deliver a smooth and secure database migration.
• Support schema conversion, data mapping, and stored procedure optimisation efforts.
• Participate in the planning and execution of database migration tasks.
• Assist with performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting Oracle databases.
• Help design and implement efficient data migration processes.
• Contribute to replication strategies and ensure data consistency across environments.
• Maintain and update technical documentation related to database configurations and migrations.
• Engage with application and infrastructure teams to ensure integration and alignment.
• Follow and help enforce best practices around security, backup, and recovery.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for automation and streamlining of manual processes.
• Support the implementation of monitoring tools and proactive alerting mechanisms.
• Stay updated on Oracle features and propose enhancements where applicable.
• Support our existing Oracle database stack.
• Take part in 1 in 4 on-call rota 9am – 5pm GMT only.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• Proven years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA).
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle installation, configuration, backup/recovery, patching, and performance tuning.
• Experience in supporting database migration or upgrade projects.
• Familiarity with Oracle replication technologies – GoldenGate, Data Guard.
• Working knowledge of schema design, stored procedures, and query optimisation.
• Understanding of database security practices and access control.
• Exposure to other RDBMSs such as SQL Server.
• Comfortable working with Linux/Unix environments.
• Ability to document processes clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices is an advantage.

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• A detail-oriented problem-solver who takes pride in delivering quality work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive, accountable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Curious and motivated to explore automation and modernisation opportunities.
• Comfortable working in distributed teams and remote environments.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning and professional development.

WHY JOIN US?  

• Opportunity to take part in a high-impact project with major business benefits.
• Work with world leading engineers on the world’s largest ticketing platform.
• Work with cutting-edge Oracle database technologies.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative global team.
• Remote working.

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability – We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork – We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity – We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging – We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. #LI-JCK #LI-Remote