Skills

Communication Bash SQL Oracle DBA Incident Response Monitoring Configuration Management Change Management Architecture Systems Architecture Linux Databases Shell PL/SQL

Job Specifications

Senior Linux/Oracle DBA
We're working with a leading financial services organisation seeking an experienced Senior Linux/Oracle DBA to play a key role in supporting and evolving their core banking platforms.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone with deep technical expertise across Oracle databases, IBM Power environments, and enterprise Linux/AIX systems, ideally gained within a banking or financial services environment.
You'll be responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and availability of business-critical banking and finance applications, working closely with senior IT stakeholders and wider application teams. Key Responsibilities
Administer, maintain, and optimise Oracle databases supporting Flexcube banking applications
Manage Linux (RHEL/Oracle Linux) and AIX environments hosted on IBM Power 10 infrastructure
Perform system upgrades, patching, performance tuning, and capacity planning
Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions using Oracle RAC, ASM, RMAN, and Data Guard
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to resolve complex production issues
Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and incident response
Implement automation through Shell Scripting and configuration management tools
Ensure systems comply with internal IT security standards and regulatory requirements
Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks
Provide on-call support for critical production environments Skills & Experience Required
7+ years' experience in Oracle DBA roles within enterprise environments
Strong experience with Oracle RAC, ASM, performance tuning, and high availability
5+ years' hands-on experience administering Linux (RHEL/Oracle Linux) and AIX systems
Proven experience supporting Oracle Flexcube in a banking environment
Solid understanding of financial systems architecture and regulatory environments
Advanced SQL and PL/SQL knowledge
Strong Unix Scripting skills (Bash, Korn)
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (OEM, Nagios or similar)
Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
Senior Linux/Oracle DBA
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About the Company

Welcome to Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd. With 30+ years of experience, Proactive.IT Appointments are at the forefront of the IT recruitment sector. Established in 1991, we have become the preferred partner for many Blue Chip national, global and Government organisations. Our dynamic team has built an unparalleled knowledge of the marketplace. Technology never stands still, so neither do we. We understand the industry trends and technological developments that matter most to our clients in an ever-changing market place, whi... Know more