17 of 17 Contract DBA Jobs in the UK

Oracle DBA - Contract - Edinburgh Rate: £475/day IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months (with possible extension) Location: Edinburgh, hybrid working We are looking for a capable and motivated Oracle DBA to join a high-performing team within a leading financial services organisation. This role focuses on supporting and improving critical Oracle environments across both on-premise and cloud infrastructure. … part of a DevOps approach Take part in occasional out-of-hours and on-call support on a rotational basis Essential Experience: Strong background as an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) Solid understanding of SQL/PL/SQL, RMAN, and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Experience with patching processes and backup/recovery practices Good working knowledge of Linux systems (Oracle More ❯

PostgreSQL DBA - Active SC, Pgvector, PostGIS … Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35) London/Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite) 6 Months My client is a high profile Consultancy who urgently require a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) with Active Security Clearance (Active SC) to work with a high profile end customer. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) Active Security Clearance More ❯

PostgreSQL DBA - Active SC, Pgvector, PostGIS … Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35) London/Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite) 6 Months My client is a high profile Consultancy who urgently require a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) with Active Security Clearance (Active SC) to work with a high profile end customer. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) Active Security Clearance More ❯

SQL DBA with Azure Migration Experience - Legacy to Serverless Transformation Location: Blackpool Job Type: Contract (Hybrid) - 6 months intially About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in Azure cloud migration , particularly someone who has helped transform legacy SQL Server environments into modern, cloud-native, serverless architectures . This is a … architecture diagrams, and migration playbooks. Recommend automation strategies and support infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Bicep , Terraform , or ARM templates . Required Skills & Experience: Strong SQL Server DBA with deep knowledge of traditional environments. Strong practical experience migrating legacy SQL workloads to Azure. Solid understanding of Azure SQL Database , Managed Instances , and serverless options. Experience designing or supporting More ❯

SQL DBA with Azure Migration Experience - Legacy to Serverless Transformation Location: Blackpool Job Type: Contract (Hybrid) - 6 months intially About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in Azure cloud migration , particularly someone who has helped transform legacy SQL Server environments into modern, cloud-native, serverless architectures . This is a … architecture diagrams, and migration playbooks. Recommend automation strategies and support infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Bicep , Terraform , or ARM templates . Required Skills & Experience: Strong SQL Server DBA with deep knowledge of traditional environments. Strong practical experience migrating legacy SQL workloads to Azure. Solid understanding of Azure SQL Database , Managed Instances , and serverless options. Experience designing or supporting More ❯

SQL Database Administrator – 6-month Contract – Outside of IR35 – Blackpool My Customer seeking a skilled and proactive SQL Database Administrator (SQL DBA) to join their team. This role will be pivotal in both the day-to-day operational support of their production databases and in helping shape the long-term architecture of their evolving data platform. You'll work closely … aligned with their cloud-first modernization strategy. Any exposure with migrating from SQL Azure Virtual Machine to Azure serverless technologies would be highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities of the SQL DBA: Strong hands-on experience managing and tuning SQL Server in production environments. Keep a close eye on our SQL Server databases to ensure they’re running smoothly and prevent potential … Server/SQL Managed Instances) Azure Monitor, Automation, storage and networking Experience with DevOps and IaC would be beneficial Experience with Azure Serverless technologies would be beneficial The SQL DBA is required onsite initially in Blackpool. They may be an option for hybrid working as the contract progresses. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out More ❯

Oracle DBA Daily Rate: Up to £500 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Location: Camberley (3 days oniste) (12 minutes walk from Blackwater train station) Working Model: Hybrid working available Are you an experienced Oracle DBA looking to take the next step in your career? Join our client's EMEA Database Services Team, where you will play a … vital role in supporting critical databases for a leading financial services organisation. About the Role As an Oracle DBA within the EMEA Oracle DBA team, you will manage and maintain large Oracle databases, including Oracle 19c and 23ai databases on ASM/RAC, Exadata, and Linux environments. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting over 700+ instances, ensuring operational efficiency More ❯

Job Title: Oracle DBA Location: Camberley (3 Days Onsite) Contract: Fixed Term (12 Months) Rate: Circa £500/Day Working Pattern: Full Time Are you an experienced Oracle DBA looking for an exciting opportunity to support critical databases in a dynamic environment? Join our client's EMEA Database Services Team and make a real impact in the world of finance … About Us: Our client's EMEA Database Services Team is a vibrant group specialising in SQLServer, Sybase, and Oracle. We provide expert DBA support to various European businesses, including Private Client, Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and Research. The Oracle DBA team is dedicated to maintaining over 700+ instances of Oracle 19c and 23ai databases, employing cutting-edge technologies like RAC … with Oracle GoldenGate, Oracle Exadata, Oracle DataGuard, RMAN, and OEM 13c Strong SQL and PLSQL skills A passion for performance tuning and database replication Your Role: As an Oracle DBA, you will be pivotal in supporting and maintaining large Oracle databases across the EMEA region. Your responsibilities will include: Providing infrastructure, engineering, and performance tuning advice to application development teams. More ❯

Oracle DBA (Financial Services) Excellent Day Rate (Inside IR35)Edinburgh (Hybrid, 2/3 days per week in office)Contract, 6 months+Posted Mon 04 Aug 2025CVs ASAPStart date Aug/Sep 2025 Meraki Talent’s financial services client is actively looking for an Oracle DBA to join the team responsible for the provisioning of their Data Stores and shared data … house software dev team that builds custom application solutions and supports 3rd party data solutions from Delphix to provision development and test databases within OCI. Responsibilities of the Oracle DBA (Financial Services): - Be instrumental in the journey to the Cloud (OCI, Azure)- Assist with research, test & deployment activities- Maintain security compliance, this person will be instrumental in patching activities- Help … deliver new project on-boarding- Participate in an on-call rota and out of hours work if required Background of the Oracle DBA (Financial Services): - Experience of administering large, highly available, multi-terabyte production databases as an Oracle DBA essential, (ideally with Oracle 19c and 23ai) as well as performance tuning skills within SQL & PL/SQL- Knowledge of Exadata More ❯

Role Title: Oracle DBA Location: Sheffield Hybrid- 3 days in the office is mandatory) Start Date: 08/09/2025 End Date: 31/01/2026 Rate: £500 per day - PAYE via umbrella only Key Responsibilities: Administer and optimise Oracle databases automation for performance and reliability. Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation. Automate tasks using Ansible. Manage … Apply patches, upgrades, and troubleshoot database issues. Collaborate with teams and ensure compliance with security standards. Document processes and support database-related projects. Qualifications: Proven experience as an Oracle DBA with understanding of Oracle deployed in various patterns e.g. RAC , Dataguard and VCS. Expertise in shell scripting, Ansible, and Linux administration. Experience with YUM repositories and RPM packaging. Knowledge of More ❯

Database Administrator - SQL - Remote Working Our client, a leading global Insurance broker, are currently looking to hire a Database Administrator with SQL experience to join the team on a contract basis. This role would be fully remote working. Essential Skills: Experience in database management using SQL. Microsoft SQL Postgres Expertise in data modelling, reporting, analysis, presentation and visualisation. Engage positively More ❯

Database Admin/Developer (Azure Cosmos) Start: ASAP Duration: 6-12 months Location: central London, 100% office based Pay: negotiable, inside IR35 We are seeking a skilled DB Admin & Developer to design and build high-performance, cloud-native applications for More ❯

Database Administrator with decommissioning Server Decommissioning Specialist Identify and evaluate Servers for decommissioning based on operational and business requirements. Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data before shutdown. Disable associated services, applications, and scheduled tasks to ensure a clean decommissioning process. Revoke user access and update security policies to maintain compliance and data integrity. Unmount storage volumes, securely wipe More ❯

Database Administrator with decommissioning Server Decommissioning Specialist Identify and evaluate Servers for decommissioning based on operational and business requirements. Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data before shutdown. Disable associated services, applications, and scheduled tasks to ensure a clean decommissioning process. Revoke user access and update security policies to maintain compliance and data integrity. Unmount storage volumes, securely wipe More ❯

Role/Job title Azure Cosmos DB Admin and Developer Work Location London Role type - Permanent/Fixed Term/Contracting Contracting Mode of working Hybrid/office based office based If Hybrid, how many days are required in office More ❯

Urgent Contract Database Administrator with decommissioning Duration: 4 months initial Inside IR35 3 days onsite in Milton Keynes office Years of experience required Server Decommissioning Specialist Identify and evaluate Servers for decommissioning based on operational and business requirements. Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data before shutdown. Disable associated services, applications, and scheduled tasks to ensure a clean decommissioning More ❯

Urgent Contract Database Administrator with decommissioning Duration: 4 months initial Inside IR35 3 days onsite in Milton Keynes office +13 Years of experience required Server Decommissioning Specialist Identify and evaluate Servers for decommissioning based on operational and business requirements. Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data before shutdown. Disable associated services, applications, and scheduled tasks to ensure a clean More ❯