Oracle Database Administrator

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support the application implementation. The DBA will be responsible for end‑to‑end database support activities throughout the project lifecycle, including environment refreshes, performance tuning, Go‑Live support, and BAU handover. This role requires strong hands‑on expertise in managing multiple database environments and close collaboration with application, infrastructure, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Lifecycle & Environment Support

  • Perform multiple iterations of database refreshes from Production to lower environments
  • Provide DBA support for all issues identified during refresh and upgrade activities.

2. Database Administration

  • Manage and support databases and migrations
  • Troubleshoot and resolve:

· Database environment and connectivity issues

· Parameter configuration issues

· Schema and instance-related issues across environments

  • Support application and database performance tuning activities.

3. Performance & Diagnostics

  • Generate and analyze:
  • Trace files
  • AWR (Automatic Workload Repository) reports
  • Provide actionable recommendations on:
  • Database performance optimization
  • Database storage planning and sizing

4. Go‑Live Planning & Execution

  • Provide Go‑Live planning and consultancy inputs.
  • Ensure DBA resource availability during cut‑over and Go‑Live weekend.
  • Execute production readiness checks and ensure database stability during Go‑Live.

5. Post Go‑Live Activities

  • Perform knowledge transfer (KT) and handover to BAU Operations DBA teams.
  • Support early life stabilization post Go‑Live.

6. Database Operations Support

  • Share Mobile Cramer schema dumps with the project teams as required.
  • Perform multiple database restarts during project activities.
  • Create required directories, handle file uploads, and share logs with stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands‑on experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) in large enterprise environments
  • Proven experience supporting multiple database instances across environments
  • Expertise in:
  • Database refreshes and cloning
  • Performance tuning and troubleshooting
  • AWR and trace analysis
  • Schema management and issue resolution
  • Experience supporting application upgrades and project Go‑Lives
  • Strong understanding of database storage, capacity planning, and parameter tuning
  • Ability to work under pressure during cutover and Go‑

Job Details

Company
KBC Technologies Group
Location
Newbury, Berkshire, UK
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