Oracle DBA

Cadence Resourcing; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is on the lookout for a skilled Oracle DBA to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves tackling complex database challenges, enhancing service levels, and ensuring optimal performance of database systems. You'll be instrumental in managing the transition of new services into operational use and will leverage your expertise in Oracle and MySQL databases, as well as your skills in server management and automation. If you are passionate about database management and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Oracle and MySQL databases.
• Skilled in automation, capacity planning, and database security.

Responsibilities

• Manage databases from installation to troubleshooting.
• Optimise server availability and maintain backup systems.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Database Management

Capacity Planning

Performance Optimisation

Database Security

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle PL/SQL

UNIX Scripting

iTrent

Agresso

Solaris

Red Hat

Ubuntu

Job description

Oracle DBA (Contract)

Are you an experienced Oracle DBA looking for your next challenge? A leading higher education provider in London is seeking your expertise on a contract basis.

In this role, you’ll tackle problem-solving, document root causes, and improve service levels while upgrading current systems.

You’ll play a key part in transitioning new services into operational use, managing capacity planning, performance optimisation, and delivering cutting-edge infrastructure solutions aligned with my clients’ evolving needs.

Your focus:

1. Managing databases from installation to troubleshooting.
2. Optimising server availability and maintaining backup systems.
3. Leveraging expertise in Oracle Enterprise Manager, cloud infrastructure, and server management.

About you:

1. Proven experience with Oracle and MySQL databases.
2. Proficient in Solaris, Red Hat, and Ubuntu.
3. Skilled in Oracle PL/SQL, UNIX scripting, iTrent, and Agresso.
4. Expertise in automation, capacity planning, and database security.
5. Higher education sector experience is a bonus.

Details:

1. Outside IR35
2. Remote (UK-based)
3. 3-6 months initially
4. Starting mid-January 2025