Oracle DBA Contract Jobs in Birmingham
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Lead Oracle Fusion SCM Consultant (Manufacturing, Inventory, Costing & Planning)
Posted 1 day ago by Global Applications Solutions
Job Description SummaryWe are looking for a high-caliber Lead Oracle Fusion SCM Consultant to drive full-lifecycle Cloud...
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- Location Remote
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Oracle FLEXCUBE Global PAYplus (FGPP) Production Support SME(Remote)
Posted 1 day ago by GSK Solutions Inc.
DescriptionThis role of the SME is to be the client's technical focal point for the client's FGPP in production. To trou...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Oracle Retail MFCS Consultant @ USA _ Remote - Only on W2
Posted 1 day ago by BURGEON IT SERVICES LLC
Role: Oracle Retail MFCS ConsultantLocation: Irving TX _ Remote (But needs to travel for key meetings and for go-live)Du...
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- Location United Kingdom
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Lead Oracle Fusion Costing Consultant (Contract Manufacturing & Cost Accounting)
Posted 1 day ago by Global Applications Solutions
Job Description SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Lead Oracle Fusion Costing Consultant with deep cost accounting dom...
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Oracle Cloud ERP Functional Analyst (Grants, Projects & AR) W2 Only, No C2C
Posted 1 day ago by Amerit Consulting
OverviewOur client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest h...
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Senior Oracle Fusion Middleware/ Integration Cloud (OIC) Architect -Remote
Posted 1 day ago by mProgen
Required Qualifications: Experience10+ years of experience in enterprise integration architecture and middleware technol...
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- Location Remote
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About Our Oracle DBA Contract Roles in Birmingham
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.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do oracle dba contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for oracle dba roles in Birmingham 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 in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 oracle dba contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to September 2026.