Oracle Application Database Administrator Contractor

Ready to take your Oracle Applications DBA career to the next level? Join our fast-growing delivery team on an initial 2-month contract (with the possibility of extension), where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll sharpen your skills, contribute to exciting projects, and work with leading clients across a variety of industries – all while being part of a supportive, high-performing team

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About the role:

Get ready to dive in and make a difference! We\'re seeking a passionate and skilled individual to bring their expertise in Oracle E-Business Suite (R12/11i) and Oracle Database Core Technology to our vibrant team.

In this exciting role, you\'ll report directly to our Infrastructure Services Manager and play a crucial part in guiding our customers through their incidents, changes, and problem requests, ensuring every resolution is a success!

This is a fully remote role, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK while still being part of a close-knit, high-performing team that values communication, innovation, and results.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Actively participating and contributing to customer technical meetings and briefings, providing trusted insight and guidance
  • Assisting our customers with incidents, changes, and problems, ensuring every resolution is smooth and satisfactory
  • Delivering expert consulting services and cost-effective, fit-for-purpose solutions that align with customer needs
  • Supporting continuous service improvement initiatives
  • Take ownership of solution delivery, leading projects such as upgrades, implementations, and migrations
  • Translating customer requirements into well-designed, practical, and scalable solutions

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • In-depth technical experience in Oracle Database Core Technology, including RAC, ASM, and Data Guard
  • Strong knowledge and experience of working on complex database and application issues
  • A dedicated and focused understanding of the Oracle Middleware technology stack
  • Exposure to Oracle E-Business Suite (R12/11i)
  • Exposure to Cloud Operations (OCI, Azure or AWS)
  • Proficiency in Shell scripting
  • Proficient O/S skills (Linux/Unix/Windows)
  • Experience with Oracle WebLogic Server and/or Oracle Application Server
  • Experience of end-end project involvement experience (upgrades, implementations or migrations)
  • Bid support and estimation experience
  • Active Security Clearance

In addition, the following experience would be desired (but not essential):

  • An Oracle or Cloud certification OBIEE/Informatica
  • Single Sign On/Oracle Access Manager
  • MS SQL Server
  • GoldenGate
  • OEM

Interview process:

Our hiring process is designed to be efficient and transparent. Here’s what to expect:

  • Screening Call – A friendly chat with our Talent Acquisition team to get to know you and discuss the role
  • Hiring Manager Interview – Your chance to showcase your skills, experience, and ask us any questions about the role and team
  • Final HR Interview – A deeper conversation to understand your values, ensure a great cultural fit, and discuss the next steps.

About Support Revolution:

At Support Revolution, we help organisations break free from overpriced software support and forced upgrades, slashing maintenance costs while delivering superior service. Our mission is to empower businesses to reallocate savings into innovation, fuelling their growth.

If you’re ready to be part of a fast-growing, forward-thinking company, join us and be part of the revolution!

For more details, click here.

(Note: Support Revolution does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.)

Experience: 3 years required
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