Oracle DBA
Posted 6 days ago by Next Ventures
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) role is a contract position primarily focused on remote work, requiring occasional travel within the UK. The successful candidate will manage the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of Oracle databases across various environments. This position demands a strong background in Oracle database management and collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle databases (versions 11g to 19c).
- Monitor database performance and proactively address issues.
- Perform database backups and recovery using RMAN.
- Apply security patches and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
- Support disaster recovery planning and execution.
- Write and maintain shell scripts for automation of routine tasks.
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams for performance tuning and query optimization.
- Support database migrations and upgrades.
- Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and mentoring where necessary.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Oracle DBA (5+ years preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Oracle RDBMS architecture.
- Proficiency in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and RMAN.
- Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
- Performance tuning and query optimization skills.
- Strong command of SQL and PL/SQL.
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting.
- Experience working in production environments with high availability requirements.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote setup.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) – Contract
Location: UK-Based (Mainly Remote)
Duration: up to 2 years
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Oracle DBA to join our team on a contract basis. This is a remote-first role with occasional travel to client sites or meetings as required (UK-based only). You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of Oracle databases across multiple environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle databases (versions 11g to 19c).
- Monitor database performance and proactively address issues.
- Perform database backups and recovery using RMAN.
- Apply security patches and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
- Support disaster recovery planning and execution.
- Write and maintain shell scripts for automation of routine tasks.
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams for performance tuning and query optimization.
- Support database migrations and upgrades.
- Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and mentoring where necessary.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as an Oracle DBA (5+ years preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Oracle RDBMS architecture.
- Proficiency in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and RMAN.
- Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
- Performance tuning and query optimization skills.
- Strong command of SQL and PL/SQL.
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting.
- Experience working in production environments with high availability requirements.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote setup.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Experience with database migrations to the cloud.
- Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
- Awareness of DevOps and CI/CD practices.
Other Requirements:
- UK-based and eligible to work in the UK.
- Able to pass security clearance if required.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.