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Senior IT Project Manager - Oracle HFM/Finance Systems
Posted Today by Falcon Chase International
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager/Programme Management Lead to manage multiple techno...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Surrey (2days/week onsite)
Oracle ERP Transformation Consultant (AFCS)
Posted Today by Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd
Oracle ERP Transformation Consultant (AFCS) | London | 12-Month ContractI'm looking for an experienced Oracle ERP Transf...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Oracle EPM FCCS/ARCS Consultant Developer - Oracle Fusion Finance/FCCS/ARCS
Posted Today by Caraffi Limited
OverviewWe're seeking an experienced Oracle EPM FCCS/ARCS Consultant Developer to be responsible for ownership of Financ...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hertfordshire
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About Our Oracle DBA Contract Roles
What does a oracle dba contractor do?
Oracle DBA (Database Administrator) contractors are engaged to install, configure, manage, maintain, and optimise Oracle Database environments across on-premise data centres and increasingly cloud platforms including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Oracle Autonomous Database. The work involves all aspects of Oracle database administration: instance and memory management, storage allocation, backup and recovery using RMAN, performance monitoring and tuning using AWR and ASH reports, high availability configuration using Oracle RAC and Data Guard, patching and upgrade management, security and access control, and providing expert support for incidents and planned maintenance activities. Oracle DBA contractors are brought in to cover vacancies within DBA teams, to provide specialist expertise during major upgrades or migrations, or to support the design and implementation of new Oracle environments.
Oracle DBA contractors are expected to have deep, hands-on expertise across the Oracle Database technology stack relevant to the engagement. Strong knowledge of Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, the Oracle storage architecture including tablespaces, datafiles, and ASM, and performance tuning at both the SQL and instance level using execution plans, ADDM, and AWR baselines is expected as a foundation. For RAC environments, detailed knowledge of the cluster interconnect, cache fusion, and RAC-specific performance considerations is essential. Data Guard configuration and failover management for high availability is widely expected for mission-critical Oracle environments. For cloud migration roles, familiarity with Oracle Data Pump for data migration, Oracle GoldenGate for zero-downtime migration, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services is increasingly required. OCA or OCP certification is well regarded and signals a solid technical Oracle foundation.
What is the market like for oracle dba contractors?
Oracle DBA contracting is a specialist and consistently active market, driven by the large installed base of Oracle Database deployments across financial services, telecoms, retail, and the public sector. Oracle's databases underpin many of the most critical and complex enterprise systems in the UK, creating ongoing demand for experienced Oracle DBAs who can maintain, optimise, and modernise these environments safely. The migration of Oracle on-premise deployments to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and the adoption of Oracle Autonomous Database for specific workloads are generating significant project-based contract demand alongside the steady operational DBA market. Compensation reflects the specialist expertise and business-critical responsibility of the role.
How much do oracle dba contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for oracle dba roles typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many oracle dba vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 oracle dba contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.