Oracle Database Administrator

• Administer, configure, and maintain Oracle databases to ensure high availability and performance.
• Monitor database health and performance, identifying bottlenecks and tuning systems effectively.
• Perform backup, recovery, patching, and upgrade operations, including disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams to deploy schema changes and enhancements.
• Implement and enforce database security best practices, ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents and service interruptions in a timely manner.
• Contribute to capacity planning, automation, and documentation of processes and procedures.
• Support Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, performance tuning, and data replication tools where applicable (depending on stack).

Technologies:

• Bash
• Cloud
• Support
• Oracle
• PowerShell
• Python
• SQL
• Security
• PostgreSQL, We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to ensure the performance, availability, security, and integrity of mission-critical Oracle database environments. This is a permanent, full-time role with a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills. Youll work primarily remotely, with occasional travel to Letchworth, UK, as part of a collaborative technical team. We offer a supportive environment where we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation for every CV sent to clients and are part of a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isnt right for you, we encourage you to explore our referral reward program.

• Proven experience as an Oracle DBA supporting production environments.
• Strong understanding of Oracle architecture and tools (backup/recovery, performance monitoring, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with SQL and PL/SQL.
• Familiarity with performance tuning and optimisation techniques.
• Experience with database security, access control, and compliance.
• Comfortable with scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Oracle certification (e.g., OCP) is desirable.
• Experience with cloud database services or running Oracle in hybrid cloud/on-premise environments is a plus.
• Experience with RAC, Data Guard, GoldenGate, or similar high-availability solutions is desirable.
• Knowledge of related tools (OEM, AWR/ASH reporting) is a plus.