Oracle Database Architect

Oracle Database Architect

Opportunity: Permanent position
Location: 4 days onsite per week
Salary: Base £140,000 + attractive bonuses
Industry: Financial services

Job Summary: The Oracle Database Architect will lead the design, optimization, and governance of our enterprise Oracle database infrastructure. This is a strategic role that requires hands-on expertise in Oracle Exadata platforms and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while defining our database infrastructure strategy. The ideal candidate will communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and ensure accurate budgeting for Oracle database technologies with strong security and compliance controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute enterprise database infrastructure strategy as primary technical authority for Oracle database architecture with a specialized focus on Oracle Exadata platforms
• Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Oracle platforms, leveraging advanced features while establishing performance tuning methodologies and disaster recovery protocols
• Design data models, physical schemas, and partitioning strategies for high-volume workloads while overseeing database upgrades and patch deployment with minimal disruption
• Implement robust security and compliance controls within Oracle database environments, ensuring regulatory adherence and establishing access controls, encryption standards, and audit mechanisms
• Collaborate with development teams and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including senior management and business analysts
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement processes, and license negotiations while ensuring accurate budgeting for Oracle database technologies and optimizing licensing costs
• Maintain technical documentation for architectures and configurations while developing database standards, best practices, and operational guidelines

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
• Oracle certifications (Oracle Certified Professional or Oracle Certified Master) are highly preferred
• AT least 8 years of infrastructure experience working as an Oracle database architect
• Proven track record in high-pressure, mission-critical environments with 24/7 operational requirements
• Extensive experience working in extremely high-speed data processing and high-frequency data operations
• Extensive experience with Oracle Exadata platforms, including configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on expertise with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, RMAN, and advanced performance tuning techniques
• Deep understanding of Oracle database architecture, including advanced features and optimization techniques
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for installation, upgrades, administration, and monitoring
• Knowledge of database virtualization technologies, particularly Delphix and virtual database deployment
• Understanding of database licensing models and cost optimization strategies
• Strong security and compliance knowledge specific to Oracle database environments
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Proven vendor management skills, including accurate budgeting for Oracle database technologies, contract negotiation, and relationship management

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