Oracle Database Administrator

Pathfinder - IT Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics provider is searching for an Oracle Database Administrator to manage and support their UK SaaS platform. This fully remote role focuses on the stability and performance of Oracle databases, alongside opportunities to develop skills in Microsoft SQL Server. The position is geared towards candidates with strong technical backgrounds and offers long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a production Oracle DBA.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle 12c/19c, RMAN, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and optimise Oracle databases supporting the UK platform.
• Manage backup, recovery, upgrades, patching, and high availability configurations.
• Collaborate with development and support teams to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

SQL

PL/SQL

Job description

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We’re representing a global analytics provider that supports major consumer brands and retailers through its cutting-edge platforms. Following a strategic acquisition, they’re now looking to appoint a UK-based Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to support their UK SaaS platform.

This is a technical, production-facing role focused on the stability, performance, and availability of enterprise-scale Oracle environments, running on Windows Server. Over time, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to cross-skill into Microsoft SQL Server as the broader group’s infrastructure evolves.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and optimise Oracle databases supporting the UK platform
• Manage backup, recovery, upgrades, patching, and high availability configurations
• Support schema changes, performance tuning, and database-level troubleshooting
• Collaborate with development and support teams to resolve operational issues
• Document configurations and procedures to support continuity and knowledge sharing
• Participate in on-call support and maintenance activities
• Grow your skills into MS SQL Server and broader platform support over time
• Strong experience as a production Oracle DBA
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle 12c/19c, RMAN, and Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL development and tuning skills
• Experience running Oracle on Windows Server
• Sound understanding of security, backup, and high availability
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Interest in, exposure of, or experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016+)
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure)
• Experience supporting SaaS or enterprise-grade applications

This is a rare chance to join a high-performing technical team working on mission-critical systems within a fast-evolving analytics business. The role is fully remote within the UK, with flexibility and long-term career development.

Apply now.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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