Oracle DBA

  • Pontoon
  • Camberley, Surrey
  • Jul 23, 2025
Contractor I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Job Title: Oracle DBA
Location: Camberley (3 Days Onsite)
Contract: Fixed Term (12 Months)
Rate: Circa 500/Day
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you an experienced Oracle DBA looking for an exciting opportunity to support critical databases in a dynamic environment? Join our client's EMEA Database Services Team and make a real impact in the world of finance!

About Us:
Our client's EMEA Database Services Team is a vibrant group specialising in SQLServer, Sybase, and Oracle. We provide expert DBA support to various European businesses, including Private Client, Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and Research. The Oracle DBA team is dedicated to maintaining over 700+ instances of Oracle 19c and 23ai databases, employing cutting-edge technologies like RAC, ASM, Exadata, and more!

Essential Skills:

  • Proven experience with Oracle 19c/23ai databases on ASM/RAC on Linux/Exadata
  • Familiarity with Oracle GoldenGate, Oracle Exadata, Oracle DataGuard, RMAN, and OEM 13c
  • Strong SQL and PLSQL skills
  • A passion for performance tuning and database replication

Your Role:
As an Oracle DBA, you will be pivotal in supporting and maintaining large Oracle databases across the EMEA region. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing infrastructure, engineering, and performance tuning advice to application development teams.
  • Offering database design support and proactively working on efficiency and capacity planning.
  • Taking shared responsibility for backup, recovery, and monitoring of databases.
  • Resolving critical production database issues swiftly and efficiently.
  • Managing change requests and end-user queries for your designated systems.
  • Participating in the on-call rota for out-of-hours operational support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oracle Database Administration (Oracle 19c/23ai) on Linux/Exadata
  • SQL/PLSQL coding and performance tuning
  • Database replication using Oracle GoldenGate
  • Proficiency in Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM 13c
  • Strong communication skills and knowledge of ITIL procedures

Who You Are:
We're looking for someone who:

  • Takes ownership and solves problems with a proactive approach.
  • Thrives under pressure and can deliver results within tight deadlines.
  • Communicates effectively and collaborates well in a team.
  • Has experience working in a regulated corporate environment, preferably in financial services.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with a highly motivated team in a global technology organisation, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today!
Join us in making a difference in the financial world. Embrace the opportunity to learn, grow, and innovate as an Oracle DBA in our client's esteemed organisation. Your next adventure awaits!

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