We're hiring an Oracle DBA to take ownership of performance, cost optimisation, and platform efficiency across a high-impact Oracle estate.
If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.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 doOptimise Oracle database performance through query tuning, compression, and indexing strategiesMaximise ExaCC efficiency by fine-tuning CPU allocation and reducing wasteImprove backup and recovery across ZFS and ZDLRA, balancing cost and reliabilityPartner with development teams to improve SQL quality and database designLead and support key initiatives including Kerberos authentication and Oracle Client upgradesIdentify and deliver cost optimisation opportunities across the database estateOwn and maintain clear technical documentation (runbooks, SOPs, architecture)Mentor team members and run knowledge-sharing sessions to raise overall capabilityBonus impactBring experience across Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, or Azure Synapse into hybrid/multi-cloud optimisationHelp define and share cross-platform best practicesWhat we're looking forStrong Oracle DBA experience with a focus on performance tuning and optimisationAdvanced SQL and PL/SQL skills, with experience handling complex workloadsHands-on experience with ExaCC, ZFS, and ZDLRA is highly desirableFamiliarity with Kerberos authentication and Oracle Client upgradesExperience documenting processes and sharing knowledge across teamsClear communicator, comfortable xjsrcvq working across technical and non-technical stakeholdersPragmatic, problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and cost reductionWhy this roleHigh ownership and real influence on performance and cost outcomesWork on advanced Oracle infrastructure in a complex environmentOpportunity to shape standards, mentor others, and drive best practiceExposure to multi-platform and cloud technologiesIf you want a role where your work directly improves performance, reduces cost, and elevates how teams operate, this is it!