Database Administrator

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.

You will help maintain the stability, performance, and scalability of the Oracle estate, with responsibilities including patching, performance tuning, cloud deployments, and full lifecycle management.

• Support and manage Oracle databases in hybrid environments
• Carry out regular patching and proactive maintenance of production systems
• Collaborate with software developers and platform engineers on shared projects
• Work with technologies such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Exadata, RMAN, and Linux
• Assist in automating database deployments as part of a DevOps approach
• Take part in occasional out-of-hours and on-call support on a rotational basis

• 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 practicesGood working knowledge of Linux systems (Oracle Enterprise Linux or Red Hat), including scripting
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure is highly valued

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to work with clients who promote diversity and inclusion within the technology sector.