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Life in Oracle: Overview

Oracle is an American multinational corporation, specialising in developing and marketing enterprise software products, particularly database management systems. There is currently a great demand for Oracle engineering.

Typical first jobs include graduate trainee and entry-level positions as programmers, web developers, help-desk support, and consultants. First roles are often as a junior member of a project team, with progression depending on individual motivation and determination.

Many large organisations have their own in-house IT departments, and many others hire external firms to provide advice and support. For this reason, entry-level positions exist in the IT industry, with consultancies and IT service providers, in commerce, especially in finance and retail, and in the public sector.

Expected Salary

IT skills will always be in high demand. The salaries offered can reflect this:

  • £20,000 Trainee;
  • £40,000 Senior;
  • £60,000+ Director / with aditional skills.

Training

Computing skills may have been acquired in a degree or similar training. You will need to top up on these skills and additional skills will make progression easier. Employers will be interested in not only the practical skills, but also the non-technical transferable skills. Other useful skills include:

  • Programming languages
  • Time management
  • Network design and engineering
  • Software engineering
  • Multimedia design
  • Software tools and packages
  • Presentation skills
  • Leadership skills

To advance in a computing career, training will be essential. Technology is the future and new programmes appear everyday. A career in the IT sector requires an ability to keep up to date with the current technological advances. It is highly recommended your training in such programmes is topped up on a regular basis.

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Other soft skills may be useful, such as assertiveness or customer service, first aid and health and safety.

Related Careers

This is a particularly competitive sector. IT skills are always in high demand.

Further career options:

  • Systems developer
  • Information systems manager
  • Technical support officer (IT)
  • Applications developer
  • IT consultant
  • Multimedia programmer/Web designer
  • Network engineer
  • Software engineer
  • Systems/business analyst
  • IT sales professional
  • IT trainer
  • Technical author
  • Software engineer
  • Computer/IT consultant
  • Computer programmer
  • Systems analyst
  • Computer analyst/programmer

Useful Links

 Oracle
Computer Weekly
British Computer Society

Job Sites

 Computing Careers
Oracle Careers
Job Site

Average working hours per week

 Variable – Averaging at 35 hours per week.

Job Spotlight

Database Administrator

The Role
Oracle Database Administrators (DBAs) are responsible for all details held on a database. This role is critical to the company and comes with a large amount of responsibility. They will fine-tune the day-to-day performance of the IT system.

The DBA is often involved at the preliminary database-design stages. They would typically be employed to ensure that an employer's Oracle database system operates correctly and efficiently and that the database's security was ensured. The DBA can point out potential problems, and can help the development team with special performance considerations.

Salary:

£25,000 Starting Salary

£30,000 - £49,000+ with 2 years experience or more.

Career Development

International employers may offer opportunities for secondment abroad. Once an experienced IT professional, you may be able to work freelance or as a contractor. Charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) may have opportunities for teaching IT, whether as a volunteer or as a paid employer, both in the UK and overseas. Many experienced IT professionals start their own businesses.