Lead Oracle Database Administrator

Lead Oracle Database Administrator

Posted 7 days ago by Infoplus Technologies UK Limited

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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Lead Oracle Database Administrator will oversee 3rd line support for production databases, ensuring high availability and rapid incident resolution. The role requires extensive experience in Oracle database management, disaster recovery strategies, and performance tuning. The candidate will also mentor junior DBAs and collaborate with application and infrastructure teams. A strong focus on automation and security compliance is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead 3rd line support for production databases, ensuring 24x7 availability and rapid incident resolution.
  • Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and conduct regular DR drills.
  • Perform root cause analysis for critical incidents and provide long-term fixes.
  • Optimize database performance through AWR analysis, SQL tuning, and resource monitoring.
  • Manage database upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
  • Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine DBA tasks and monitoring.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior DBAs and support teams.

Key Skills:

  • 8-13 years of experience in Oracle DBA with RAC, DataGuard, Performance tuning, and Security.
  • Specialization in Oracle, RMAN, DataGuard, Oracle Goldengate.
  • Good to have knowledge in PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL.
  • Experience with on-premise and cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving under pressure.
  • Leadership in incident management and technical discussions.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Ipswich

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role : Lead Oracle Database Administrator

JD: 3L Oracle DBA with RAC, DataGuard, Performance tuning and Security

Experience Level Required (in years): 8-13 Yrs.

Location : Ipswich, UK

Senior Database Administrator – 3rd Line Production Support

Experience: 9+ years | Specialization: Oracle, RMAN,DataGuard, Oracle Goldengate

Good to have: PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL

Environment: On-Premise & Cloud (AWS, Azure)

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Core Competencies

  • Database Administration: Oracle 11g/12c/19c, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
  • Backup & Recovery: RMAN, logical/physical backups, PITR, snapshot-based backups
  • Disaster Recovery: Oracle Data Guard, PostgreSQL streaming replication, MySQL replication, cloud-native DR solutions
  • Performance Tuning: AWR/ASH analysis, SQL tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, query optimization
  • High Availability: RAC, GoldenGate, Always-On, replication clusters, failover testing
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS RDS, Azure Database Services, OCI
  • Monitoring & Automation: OEM, Nagios, Prometheus, custom scripts (Shell, Python)
  • Security & Compliance: User access control, auditing, encryption, patching
  • Incident & Change Management: ITIL-aligned processes, RCA, change planning, stakeholder communication

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead 3rd line support for production databases, ensuring 24x7 availability and rapid incident resolution.
  • Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and conduct regular DR drills.
  • Perform root cause analysis for critical incidents and provide long-term fixes.
  • Optimize database performance through AWR analysis, SQL tuning, and resource monitoring.
  • Manage database upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
  • Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine DBA tasks and monitoring.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior DBAs and support teams.

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Certifications & Training

  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (preferred)
  • PostgreSQL Administration Training (preferred)

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Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving under pressure
  • Customer-focused with a proactive support mindset
  • Leadership in incident management and technical discussions
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