Job Description

:

We are looking for a highly skilled

Senior Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

to join our team on a

freelance contract basis

in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing, monitoring, and optimizing Oracle databases in a complex enterprise environment. This role requires a proactive, senior-level professional who can take ownership of database performance, security, backup, and recovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain Oracle databases (12c/19c) including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching. Monitor database performance and implement tuning measures. Plan, implement, and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. Ensure database security, user access management, and compliance with standards. Develop and maintain database documentation, procedures, and policies. Provide guidance and support to development teams on database-related issues. Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues promptly. Assist in database migration and replication projects. Maintain high availability and uptime for mission-critical databases.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Experience:

6+ years as an Oracle DBA, with at least 2-3 years in a senior/lead role.

Technical Skills:

Oracle Database 12c/19c RAC, Data Guard, ASM SQL tuning, PL/SQL, backup/recovery solutions Performance monitoring and troubleshooting

Certifications (Preferred):

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle Database Administrator Certified Expert (OCE)

Soft Skills:

Proactive and solution-oriented Strong communication and documentation skills Ability to work independently as a freelancer
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 40 days

Application Question(s):

Are you available as a freelancer / contract basis in Dubai? Have you worked with Oracle 12c/19c, RAC, and Data Guard? Please provide details. What is your expected package / hourly or daily rate? Are you comfortable working independently and managing databases for critical production systems? Are you ready to start immediately?
Experience:

Oracle DBA: 6 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Oracle certifications (OCP / OCE) (Preferred)
Location:

* Dubai (Preferred)