Oracle DBA

Company: www.technossus.com

Position: Oracle Database Administrator (APEX Product Support)

Experience: 8+ Years

Location: United Kingdom

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.

Join us in shaping the future of data management! We are committed to fostering an energetic environment where innovation thrives, supporting your professional growth every step of the way. If you’re passionate about databases and eager to make a real impact through your expertise, we want to hear from you!

Pay: £31,200.00-£68,600.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham