Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to ensure the performance, availability, security, and integrity of Oracle database environments. This permanent, full-time role involves proactive maintenance and incident resolution in both on-premise and cloud platforms, primarily through remote work with some travel. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Oracle database management and security best practices. Competitive salary offered between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing Oracle databases, including backups and disaster recovery.
• Proven skills in database performance tuning and monitoring.
• Experience with cloud-based Oracle databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Oracle databases to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Monitor database health, identifying and resolving performance issues.
• Collaborate with teams to implement database schema changes.

Skills

Oracle database management

Database performance tuning

Disaster recovery planning

Database security best practices

Job description

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Letchworth, UK)
Position: Permanent / Full-time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience and skills.

Job Summary
We're seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to ensure the performance, availability, security, and integrity of mission‑critical Oracle database environments for our client. This role combines proactive maintenance, incident resolution, and strategic improvements across on‑premise and cloud platforms.
You'll work primarily remotely, joining a collaborative technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Oracle databases to ensure high availability and performance.
• Monitor database health and performance, identifying bottlenecks and tuning systems effectively.
• Perform backup, recovery, patching, and upgrade operations, including disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and support teams to deploy schema changes and enhancements.
• Implement and enforce database security best practices, ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents and service inter...