Oracle DBA

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to support and maintain enterprise database environments. You'll be responsible for database installation, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery,…

Outside IR35 IT
Pay rate £40 – £45/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 18 October 2026

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About this contract

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to support and maintain enterprise database environments. You'll be responsible for database installation, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, while ensuring the availability, integrity, and performance of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases.
Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
Monitor and optimise database performance and availability.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues.
Implement and maintain database security policies and procedures.
Support and deploy new database technologies and enhancements.
Design, build, and integrate complex database solutions.
Develop reports, dashboards, and database monitoring tools.
Collaborate with internal teams and customers to define technical requirements and database architectures.
Ensure SLAs and operational KPIs are achieved.
Support testing, deployment, and ongoing improvements across database environments.

Requirements

Essential

Strong Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments.
Advanced SQL and database administration skills.
Experience with database security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
Knowledge of Oracle RAC, ASM, and Active Data Guard.
Experience with Windows and Linux server environments.
PowerShell and Unix Shell scripting skills.
Strong understanding of Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
Experience with database modelling and capacity planning.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor's degree in IT or a related discipline.Desirable

Experience with DBA development and monitoring tools.
Knowledge of reporting, visualisation, and dashboard solutions.
Experience designing large-scale database architectures.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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