Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA)

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred is recruiting for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) to manage high-availability Oracle environments across production, test and development. You will optimize performance, implement Data Guard and RAC configurations, and drive disaster recovery readiness.

You will work with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setup in England, Sheffield, and be responsible for security, patching, lifecycle management and documentation while maintaining enterprise-grade

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Proven Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on Oracle RAC administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong Data Guard expertise including setup, monitoring, failovers.
• Advanced SQL tuning with AWR/ASH/ADDm insights and execution plans.
• Extensive RMAN backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience with high-availability enterprise databases and scripting.
• OCI/GoldenGate experience desirable; Vault knowledge preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle databases across production, testing, and development.
• Design and manage Oracle RAC configurations for high availability and scalability.
• Configure and maintain Data Guard physical/logical standby databases and failovers.
• Monitor performance and optimize SQL execution plans and bottlenecks.
• Oversee RMAN backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery testing.
• Handle patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle activities with minimal disruption.
• Implement and maintain database security, access controls, and compliance.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and support teams to resolve issues.
• Create technical documentation and runbooks; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Performance tuning

SQL optimization

Troubleshooting

Automation

Scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or equivalent

Oracle Certification (OCP/OCM) desirable

Tools

Oracle RAC

Oracle Data Guard

Oracle RMAN

Oracle GoldenGate

Oracle Performance Tuning & Optimization

HashiCorp Vault

Job description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date: November 30, 2026
Work set up: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize mission-critical Oracle database environments. This role focuses on ensuring high availability, disaster recovery readiness, operational excellence, and optimal database performance through expertise in Oracle RAC, Oracle Data Guard, Performance Tuning & Optimization, and RMAN Backup & Recovery. The successful candidate will also support enterprise database security, lifecycle management, and business continuity while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams.

What you will do:

• Administer, maintain, and support Oracle database environments across production, testing, and development.
• Design, implement, and manage Oracle RAC configurations to ensure high availability, scalability, and failover capabilities.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain Oracle Data Guard environments, including physical and logical standby databases, switchovers, and failovers.
• Monitor database performance and proactively troubleshoot issues affecting system health, availability, and reliability.
• Analyze SQL execution plans and optimize database performance through tuning and bottleneck identification.
• Monitor database resource utilization and recommend performance improvements.
• Develop and execute Oracle RMAN backup and recovery strategies to ensure disaster recovery readiness.
• Perform backup validation, recovery testing, and disaster recovery exercises.
• Manage database patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle activities with minimal business disruption.
• Implement and maintain database security standards, user access controls, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and support teams to resolve database-related issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practice guidelines.
• Participate in on-call support, incident management, and root cause analysis activities as required.
• Support database automation and infrastructure management initiatives where applicable.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience as an Oracle Database Administrator supporting enterprise environments.
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Oracle RAC administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience implementing and supporting Oracle Data Guard, including setup, monitoring, maintenance, switchovers, and failovers.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle Performance Tuning & Optimization, including SQL tuning, AWR, ASH, ADDM, and execution plan analysis.
• Extensive experience with Oracle RMAN Backup & Recovery, including backup strategy design, restoration, recovery testing, and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills within complex Oracle database infrastructures.
• Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical database environments.
• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate for real-time data replication, synchronization, or migration projects is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of HashiCorp Vault for secrets management, database credential management, and security integration is preferred.
• Experience with database automation, scripting, and infrastructure management tools is advantageous.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database platforms is preferred.
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Master (OCM), or similar Oracle certifications are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.