Oracle DBA - Sheffield, UK

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator for a 6-month contract in Sheffield. The role involves maintaining critical Oracle and MySQL systems in a dynamic cloud environment. Key requirements include strong DBA expertise, experience with troubleshooting, and an CI mindset to improve operations. This position offers a pay rate of approximately £300 - £365 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Oracle DBA and MySQL management.
• Experience in troubleshooting technical faults within cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to provide technical support to meet SLAs/KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems in a cloud environment.
• Resolve complex technical issues effectively.
• Drive efficiency through Continuous Improvement practices.

Skills

Oracle DBA expertise

MySQL experience

Continuous Improvement mindset

Stakeholder management

Programming skills (Python)

Tools

Oracle

MySQL

Unix shell scripting

Job description

Location: Sheffield, UK (onsite)
Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension
Payrate: Circa 300 - 365/day Inside IR35

We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL.
• Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure.
• Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs.
• CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions).

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Programming skills, particularly Python, for automation and integration.
• Understanding of Unix shell scripting.

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.