Oracle Database Performance Specialist

Lucid Support Services Ltd
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Application Performance Management
Cloud Computing
DevOps
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Integrated Development Environments
Oracle
Oracle Applications
Performance Tuning
PL-SQL
Performance Testing
Database Performance
Performance Monitor
Cloud Migration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Specialist to support a major central government programme. The role focuses on performance analysis, optimisation, and troubleshooting within complex, multi - supplier delivery environments. You will work closely with development and test teams, providing deep technical expertise in Oracle RDBMS, PL/SQL, and cloud - hosted database operations on AWS., * Performance analysis and tuning activities across Oracle RDBMS environments.

  • Use advanced Oracle performance tools to identify bottlenecks, optimise queries, and improve overall system efficiency.
  • Work as part of integrated development and test teams, supporting application performance and stability.
  • Provide expert - level PL/SQL development, review, and optimisation.
  • Operate and support Oracle RDBMS running on Amazon Public Cloud (IaaS).
  • Contribute to technical triage, root - cause analysis, and resolution of complex issues.
  • Collaborate with multiple suppliers and internal teams within a large, multi - vendor programme structure.
  • Produce clear technical documentation and share knowledge across the wider team.

Requirements

This is a hands - on technical role requiring strong diagnostic skills, the ability to work collaboratively across teams, and a track record of improving database performance in large - scale systems., * Expert knowledge of Oracle RDBMS performance analysis tools (eg, AWR, ASH, OEM) and proven experience in performance tuning.

  • Deep expertise in PL/SQL development and optimisation.
  • Hands - on experience operating Oracle RDBMS on AWS IaaS environments.
  • Strong problem - solving, triage, and diagnostic skills within complex technical landscapes.
  • Experience working on large, multi - supplier programmes, ideally within government or similarly regulated environments.
  • Ability to integrate effectively with development and test teams, supporting end - to - end delivery.

Desirable Experience

  • Knowledge of cloud migration or modernisation programmes.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with performance testing or capacity planning.
  • Understanding of government security and compliance standards.

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