Oracle & SQL Database Administrator

Job Description

• Initial 4-month contract
• Large enterprise solutions
• Flexible working conditions

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Oracle & SQL Database Administrator to support and enhance critical enterprise database environments across both on-premises and cloud platforms on an initial 4-month contract.

In this role you will be responsible for the administration performance availability and security of Oracle SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across production and non-production systems. Youll work within a collaborative Database Services team contributing to high availability automation and continuous improvement initiatives while acting as a key escalation point for complex technical issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing configuring patching upgrading and maintaining database platforms and related tools
• Supporting Oracle environments (OCI Exadata RAC Data Guard TDE)
• Managing SQL Server and PostgreSQL (AWS RDS) databases
• Monitoring performance investigating incidents and resolving complex issues
• Performing backups restores refreshes reorgs and data extracts
• Developing automation and scripting (Linux/Windows PL/SQL T-SQL)
• Providing Level 3 support and managing vendor escalations (Oracle Microsoft)
• Supporting tools such as Oracle Cloud Control TOAD SQL Developer SSMS SSRS SSIS SSAS
• Contributing to backup high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Supporting release and change management processes
• Maintaining documentation and improving operational processes
• Providing technical guidance mentoring and best practice advice to stakeholders

What Are We Looking For

Were looking for a highly capable DBA with strong cross-platform experience and the ability to operate in complex enterprise environments.

Skills mix we are looking for:

• Proven experience with Oracle SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (OCI and/or AWS RDS)
• Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience with database performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Scripting capability across PL/SQL T-SQL and/or shell scripting
• Experience using enterprise database tools and monitoring platforms
• Strong understanding of database security and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement

Highly desirable:

• Experience across public and private sector environments
• Exposure to Exadata environments
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

What Will You Get Out of It

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise systems
• Exposure to modern cloud and hybrid database technologies
• A collaborative high-performing technical environment
• The chance to influence database strategy automation and improvements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional growth and exposure to complex technical challenges

How to Apply

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Oliver Wright

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