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Summary

£48,400 – £64,900 per annum – This isn’t an ordinary job. This is an extraordinary experience.

Based in our brand new, state-of-the-art head office in Tolworth, our IT Business Consulting department is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, and driven individual to join the team and build a career in a challenging and international environment.

Our IT department at Lidl GB is continuing to expand and plays a crucial role in our international success. In our Head Office alone, we have over 100 colleagues managing and supporting our solution landscape and driving innovation forward. Our Business Consulting department are currently looking for a new consultant who will be responsible for the implementation of solutions for our national network of distribution centres.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate IT Business Consultant who will proactively consult, advise on solutions and manage our estate of Oracle databases. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow your career working for the largest retailer in Europe.

We have moved to a hybrid working model with a recommended 2 days in the office per week for appropriate Head Office and Regional roles, empowering our teams to choose how and where they work best. We feel it is important that, where possible, we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible and trust our teams to determine the right environments that work most effectively for them.

What you’ll do

• Ensure excellent working relationships with stakeholders
• Collaborate with business consultants on potential new solutions and improvements to existing solutions
• Ensure the stability, security and quality of our Oracle database platforms
• Provide solutions to the business in a cost-efficient way whilst maintaining security, functionality and time-to-market
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the technical infrastructure as well as components / platforms in use
• Monitor and optimise Oracle database processes
• Participate in and lead projects at both national and international level
• Manage database solutions throughout their lifecycle from conception through to retirement
• Collaborate with colleagues across the department to ensure the success and smooth operation of solutions
• Provide support and incident management for applicable solutions.

What you’ll need

• A technical and inquisitive mindset
• Familiarity with Oracle database design
• Knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of backup processes, recovery and GoldenGate desirable
• Knowledge of architectural elements, in particular API and microservices desirable
• Knowledge of PL/SQL desirable
• Proactive in keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies
• A strong team mentality and good collaboration ethos
• The ability to liaise and communicate at both a technical and non-technical level
• Good quality control and knowledge of application security and governance practices
• Strong ownership of tasks and a keen eye for detail
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Experience of project and stakeholder management
• Occasional travel to European countries required.

What you’ll receive

This isn’t getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We’re proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £48,400 with the potential to earn up to £64,900 (depending on experience) with 35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not limited to:

• Barista Bar, restaurant and free onsite gym
• On-site Car Parking (including electric charging in each space)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 10% in-store discount card

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

• includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company’s receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.