Oracle Database Administrator

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to manage and support the database environments of an Oracle APEX-based product deployed across 100+ customer installations. The role focuses on database performance, security, availability, upgrades, and production support, with an emphasis on standardization, automation, and consistent customer environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, patch, and upgrade Oracle Database, Oracle APEX, and ORDS environments.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, availability, and security.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes, including regular restore testing.
• Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and provide Tier 2/Tier 3 technical support.
• Standardize configurations and automate routine DBA activities across multiple customer installations.
• Coordinate database upgrades, schema migrations, and product releases with development and DevOps teams.
• Implement database monitoring, security controls, and patch compliance.
• Maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and customer-facing incident reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Database 19c or later, SQL, and PL/SQL.
• Experience installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting Oracle APEX and ORDS.
• Strong database performance tuning skills, including SQL optimization and execution plan analysis.
• Hands-on experience with RMAN backup and recovery, including restore operations.
• Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Experience supporting multiple customer environments or independent database deployments.
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis skills.
• Good understanding of database security, access management, and patching.

Good to Have

• Oracle OCP certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and multitenant architecture.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, automation tools such as Python or Ansible, and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools, ITIL processes, and SLA-driven support.
• Knowledge of web server technologies, SSL/TLS, and data privacy standards such as GDPR.

Other Requirements

• Strong customer communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize incidents across multiple installations.
• Focus on standardization, automation, documentation, and preventive problem management.
• Flexibility to support scheduled maintenance, upgrades, and critical incidents outside regular working hours, as required.

Expected Outcomes

• Establish a standardized configuration and inventory across customer installations.
• Improve patch compliance, backup validation, and database reliability.
• Reduce recurring incidents through root cause analysis and automation.
• Enable consistent product upgrades with minimal customer downtime.
• Develop reusable documentation and support guides to improve incident resolution.

Pay: From £21,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London