Job Description
Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) – 6–8 Years Experience
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands (Onsite)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6 Months
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team in Eindhoven. This is a fully onsite role where you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and supporting large-scale Oracle database environments within a project-driven setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and administer Oracle databases across enterprise environments
- Participate in project meetings, planning sessions, and contribute to timelines, deliverables, and milestones
- Perform database upgrades, migrations, and platform enhancements
- Handle release-based development and database optimization activities
- Execute database refreshes (e.g., ET environments using production copies)
- Perform schema migrations and database cloning
- Manage backup and recovery processes using tools such as RMAN and Data Pump
- Implement and support changes in accordance with ITIL processes
- Collaborate with project leaders and translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Provide weekend support (approximately once a month) for production releases
- Set up and maintain RAC and virtual database environments
- Manage patching and ensure system stability
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- Minimum 8 years of Oracle Database Administration experience
- Strong expertise in Oracle 12c and above
- Hands-on experience with backup & recovery, RMAN, Data Pump
- Proven experience with database migrations, upgrades, and cloning
- Experience with Oracle Data Guard
- Strong knowledge of RAC and large database environments
- Experience working within ITIL frameworks
- Ability to work in a collaborative, project-based environment
Good-to-Have
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
- Strong performance tuning experience
- Demonstrated expertise in database migration and cloning
- Analytical and engineering mindset
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders
- Ability to create technical and design documentation
