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# Oracle DBA Lead

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** Blackpool, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle Warehouse Builder, Performance Tuning, Scalability Testing, SC Clearance, Database Migration
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead/hackajob-ltd-job107889450

## About the Role

5+ years of Oracle DBA experience with strong expertise in Oracle 19c and Oracle 21c.

Proven experience in Oracle platform administration and DBA leadership.

Strong knowledge of database migration and reconciliation.

Experience with infrastructure integration and performance tuning.

Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) administration.

Communication skills:

Must have excellent communication skills including written, verbal and presentation, To be eligible for SC clearance, you must have lived and worked in the UK continuously for the past 5 years.

## Description

Leads the Oracle POD, owning the Oracle database platform elements of the migration - build, configuration and the safe movement of data from the legacy Oracle estate., Lead build and configuration of the Oracle platform components of the target environment.

Direct DBA engineers on migration, validation and cutover of Oracle data.

Translate designs into operations; assure integration with the wider platform.

Resolve Oracle platform problems and support performance/scalability testing., On-site 3 days/week at a base location - Benton Park View (Newcastle), Manchester Corporate Hub, or Peel Park (Blackpool); hybrid. Standard 8-hour day, Mon-Fri


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