Oracle Database Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to join their dynamic DevOps team in Sheffield. This exciting role involves designing and supporting large-scale Oracle databases, ensuring high performance and reliability. Your expertise in Oracle RDBMS, RAC, and Data Guard will be crucial as you work on critical database operations, including performance tuning and incident management. This hybrid position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work on complex projects while collaborating with remote teams. If you're ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Oracle databases and related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support Oracle databases with high data volume.
• Collaborate with DevOps team for service standards and compliance.

Skills

Oracle RDBMS (v19c)

RAC

Data Guard

Linux

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator

Client:

Impact Team

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

This role involves designing, building, and supporting Oracle databases, each of approximately 100TB, with over 13 billion rows of data, processing around 1 billion SQL statements daily. You will work within a DevOps team, collaborating closely with application and infrastructure SMEs to ensure service standards, SLAs, and compliance are maintained. Responsibilities include proactive analysis, automation, incident management, and supporting 24/7 operations, including on-call duties and weekend work.

• Extensive experience with Oracle (v19c) RDBMS, RAC, and Data Guard on Linux.
• Database installation, upgrades, patches, migrations, and capacity planning.
• Backup, restore, data archival, and space management.
• Performance tuning, troubleshooting, and scripting.
• Supporting development teams and participating in crisis management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with remote teams and manage multiple complex projects.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment, including on-call and weekend duties.

Contract: PAYE Agency worker (Inside IR35) - £575/day. Hybrid role based in Sheffield. Occasional on-call and weekend work, with compensatory time off as per HR policies.