Lead DBA - Oracle/Exadata, Cloud & PCI DSS

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced DBA Lead to manage essential multi-terabyte database environments in the financial services sector. This high-impact role involves leading database innovation in a fast-paced Agile/DevOps setting, ensuring security compliance, and driving projects for cloud adoption. The ideal candidate will work onsite in Swindon one day per week. Pay ranges from £400 to £450 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multi-terabyte database environments in financial services.
• Proven track record in database optimisation and design.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS compliance and strong database security practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, and optimisation of database platforms.
• Ensure compliance through audits and security best practices.
• Drive cloud adoption and database upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Database design and delivery

Database security compliance

Cloud adoption (AWS, Oracle RDS, AuroraDB)

Performance improvement

Mentoring junior DBAs

Tools

Oracle

Exadata

CI/CD tools

AWS

Job description

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced DBA Lead to manage essential multi-terabyte database environments in the financial services sector. This high-impact role involves leading database innovation in a fast-paced Agile/DevOps setting, ensuring security compliance, and driving projects for cloud adoption. The ideal candidate will work onsite in Swindon one day per week. Pay ranges from £400 to £450 per day inside IR35.