Oracle Middleware DBA/Oracle Apps DBA
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 - 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