DBA Lead

Our client is looking for an experienced DBA Lead to oversee mission-critical, multi-terabyte database environments in the financial services Industry. This is a high-impact role supporting 24x7 financial processing systems and leading database innovation in a fast-growing Agile/DevOps environment. The rate is ranging from £400 - £450 per day inside IR35. The ideal candidate would be onsite in the Swindon office 1 day per week.Key Highlights:

• Lead design, delivery, and optimisation of large-scale, high-transaction Oracle/Exadata platforms
• Ensure PCI DSS compliance through strong database security, audits, and patching practices
• Drive cloud adoption projects (AWS, Oracle RDS, AuroraDB) and database upgrades to 19c
• Collaborate with infrastructure and technology teams to improve performance and scalability
• Mentor junior DBAs and act as technical lead on major projects, including DR and CI/CD automation.

If you are interested in this role then please apply via this platform or email me a copy of your most up to date CV to and I will be in touch.