Oracle Middleware DBA / Oracle Apps DBA - 3 month contract Outside IR35

Oracle DBA / Oracle Middleware / Apps / Oracle 19c / WebLogic / Forms / Reports / Single Sign On / SSO / ORDS / Oracle REST / Hybrid Northamptonshire / Remote, 3-month contract, £400 – 525 per day Outside IR35.

Role – Oracle Middleware DBA / Oracle Apps DBA

Location – Northamptonshire – 5 days per week / 2 days per week onsite / 3 days remote

Duration – 3 months

Day rate – £400 – 525 per day Outside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Middleware DBA to support and maintain a critical Oracle-based application environment. This role combines traditional database administration with hands-on management of Oracle Fusion Middleware components.

You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, stability, and security of both the database and middleware stack, supporting business-critical applications built on Oracle technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Oracle Database 19c environments (installation, patching, backup, recovery, performance tuning)
• Manage and maintain Oracle WebLogic Server domains and deployments
• Support Oracle Fusion Middleware including Forms, Reports, and Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Configure and maintain Oracle REST Data Services environments
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues across database and middleware layers
• Perform upgrades, patching, and environment migrations
• Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to support application delivery
• Ensure security best practices and compliance are maintained

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Oracle Database administration (preferably 19c)
• Hands-on experience with Oracle WebLogic Server administration
• Proven experience supporting Oracle Forms & Reports environments
• Experience with ORDS configuration and support
• Familiarity with SSO and authentication integrations
• Solid troubleshooting skills across database and middleware tiers
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments
• Strong understanding of backup/recovery and performance tuning

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Oracle APEX (if applicable)
• Knowledge of scripting (Shell, Python)
• Experience with cloud environments (OCI, AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools