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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Oracle Database Administrator - **Company:** Tokio Marine HCC - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Server Applications, Bash Shell, Batch Processing, Oracle WebLogic Server, Databases, Database Queries, Database Security, Oracle Data Guard, Microprocessors, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Java Development Kit, Operational Databases, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), PeopleSoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM), PeopleSoft Financial Management, Peoplesoft People Tools, Performance Tuning, Software Maintenance, Release Management, Recovery Manager (RMAN), Service Pack, Shell Script, Single Sign-On, Software Deployment, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Services, Backup and Restore, Application Engine, Database Performance, Indexer, People Soft, Performance Monitor, OpenSearch, Servicenow - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bd324176e31cd0c6 ## About the Role Essential: * Oracle Database Administration experience. * Experience supporting Oracle databases in a PeopleSoft environment. * Strong experience with Oracle ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and Enterprise Manager. * Experience supporting PeopleSoft applications, including PeopleTools architecture. * Experience administering Oracle databases on Linux/Unix platforms. * Strong SQL skills. Desirable: * Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification. * Advanced knowledge of Oracle database performance tuning and troubleshooting. * Experience with PeopleSoft Financials. * Experience with PeopleSoft PUM upgrades and PeopleTools upgrades. * Familiarity with middleware technologies including WebLogic and Tuxedo. * Experience with third party enterprise monitoring tools, such as Foglight, and ITIL-based support processes using ServiceNOW. * Experience with Peoplesoft change management tools, such as Phire. ## Description The Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) will support and maintain mission-critical on-premises Oracle database environments, with a strong focus on Oracle PeopleSoft applications. The role holder will be responsible for the administration, performance, security, and availability of Oracle databases supporting PeopleSoft Financials., Oracle Database Administration * Patch, update, and maintain Oracle Database environments. * Administer Oracle 19c databases across development, test, QA, and production environments. * Manage Oracle ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and related technologies. * Monitor database performance, capacity, and availability. PeopleSoft Administration Support * Support Oracle databases underlying PeopleSoft Financials application. * Support PeopleSoft infrastructure including Application Server, Process Scheduler, WebLogic, Tuxedo, and Integration Broker components. * Lead PeopleTools upgrades, PUM image deployments, environment refreshes, migrations and application maintenance activities. * Support Phire change management administration, including migration workflows, user access, release management, troubleshooting, and coordination of PeopleSoft application deployments. * Administer and support PeopleSoft Search Framework and OpenSearch environments, including installation, configuration, indexing, performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting. * Administer and support Integration Broker, gateways, web services, and APIs. * Collaborate with functional teams, developers, and DBAs to resolve application, batch processing, search, and integration issues. * Support production releases, system monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis, and operational improvements. * Develop and maintain automation solutions using shell scripting and related administration tools. * Configure, troubleshoot, and regularly patch Oracle WebLogic, Tuxedo and JDK environments. * Support single sign-on (SSO), SSL certificates, and security integrations. * Assist with vulnerability management and infrastructure planning. * Optimize PeopleSoft batch processing, Application Engine programs, Process Scheduler performance, and reporting workloads. * Troubleshoot database performance issues impacting PeopleSoft online and batch operations. Performance Tuning & Optimization * Analyze AWR, ASH, Statspack, and execution plans to identify performance bottlenecks. * Implement proactive monitoring and performance improvement initiatives. Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery * Support backup and recovery strategies using RMAN via third party tool (Rubrick). * Support disaster recovery planning and testing for Oracle and PeopleSoft environments. * Support a Day-1 copy of a production database using Oracle Data Guard Snapshot Standby. Security & Compliance * Implement database security controls and access management. * Support compliance initiatives and security audits. * Apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates (CPUs) and security patches. 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