We’re hiring an Oracle DBA to take ownership of performance, cost optimisation, and platform efficiency across a high-impact Oracle estate.
You’ll be working on Exadata (ExaCC), ZFS, and ZDLRA, driving real improvements in how databases perform, scale, and cost. This is a hands-on role with visibility, influence, and the chance to shape best practices across teams.
What you’ll do
* Optimise Oracle database performance through query tuning, compression, and indexing strategies
* Maximise ExaCC efficiency by fine-tuning CPU allocation and reducing waste
* Improve backup and recovery across ZFS and ZDLRA, balancing cost and reliability
* Partner with development teams to improve SQL quality and database design
* Lead and support key initiatives including Kerberos authentication and Oracle Client upgrades
* Identify and deliver cost optimisation opportunities across the database estate
* Own and maintain clear technical documentation (runbooks, SOPs, architecture)
* Mentor team members and run knowledge-sharing sessions to raise overall capability
Bonus impact
* Bring experience across Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, or Azure Synapse into hybrid/multi-cloud optimisation
* Help define and share cross-platform best practices
What we’re looking for
* Strong Oracle DBA experience with a focus on performance tuning and optimisation
* Advanced SQL and PL/SQL skills, with experience handling complex workloads
* Hands-on experience with ExaCC, ZFS, and ZDLRA is highly desirable
* Familiarity with Kerberos authentication and Oracle Client upgrades
* Experience documenting processes and sharing knowledge across teams
* Clear communicator, comfortable working across technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Pragmatic, problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and cost reduction
Why this role
* High ownership and real influence on performance and cost outcomes
* Work on advanced Oracle infrastructure in a complex environment
* Opportunity to shape standards, mentor others, and drive best practice
* Exposure to multi-platform and cloud technologies
If you want a role where your work directly improves performance, reduces cost, and elevates how teams operate, this is it!