Lisboa

Senior Oracle Database Administrator

IT, Dados & TelecomITTempo inteiroSénior

€23k–€28k / ano

Back to Open Positions Senior Oracle Database Administrator Oracle | Oracle RAC | Data Guard | RMAN | Oracle Enterprise Manager | SQL | PL/SQL | ExaCC | Exadata | ZFS | ZDLRA | Linux | Unix | Windows | Kerberos | TDE | Azure SQL We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Oracle Database Administrator to support mission-critical database environments in Lisbon. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with deep hands-on experience in Oracle technologies, strong performance tuning capabilities, and a structured, collaborative approach to database operations. You will work closely with infrastructure partners, development teams, and technical and non-technical stakeholders to help ensure the stability, security, resilience, and efficiency of production database environments. 5+ years Full Time Hybrid Lisbon (Portugal) €23,000–€28,000 gross per year Salary Range* Job No. 865

Key Responsibilities

Manage, maintain, and optimise Oracle database environments in production. Implement and support high-availability and disaster recovery solutions using Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and RMAN. Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimisation, compression, and resource management. Support Exadata-related optimisation and database performance initiatives. Ensure compliance with security standards, including Transparent Data Encryption, auditing, and authentication controls. Troubleshoot complex database issues and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operational teams to support application and platform initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement across database technologies, operational processes, and engineering standards. Support regulated environments and ensure alignment with applicable technical and security practices. Contribute across multiple database technologies where required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle databases in production environments. Strong expertise in database performance tuning, compression, and resource optimisation. Strong knowledge of Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and Oracle Enterprise Manager. SQL and PL/SQL scripting experience is mandatory. Experience with Exadata concepts, including CPU optimisation, compression techniques, and query tuning. Strong Linux/Unix knowledge. Working knowledge of Windows environments. Experience with Kerberos authentication and Oracle Client upgrades. Knowledge of Transparent Data Encryption, auditing, and compliance controls. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Professional English proficiency at C1 level, written and spoken.

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with ExaCC, ZFS, and ZDLRA. Knowledge of Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Azure Synapse, or DB2. Experience with Oracle SQL Developer and Toad for Oracle. Exposure to Jenkins, UrbanCode Deploy, Qlik Replicate, Git/Bitbucket, ServiceNow, Jira, or DBeaver. Oracle Certified Professional or equivalent certification. French and/or Dutch language skills. Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services.

Qualifications

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a comparable technical field.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid work permit or EU/Schengen nationality allowing them to work legally in Portugal. The role is based in Lisbon under a hybrid working model. A broad, generalising-specialist mindset is valued, with the ability to work across multiple database technologies.

Salary & Benefits

Gross annual salary: €23,000–€28,000, depending on experience and suitability for the role. Meal allowance. Flexible benefits package. Extra day off on your birthday. One additional day off on either 24 December or 31 December. posted September 9, 2026 Salary ranges shown are indicative. Final compensation is determined by experience, seniority, profile fit, and the scope of responsibilities involved. Apply to this position Take the next step in your career— apply now and be part of something extraordinary . Fields marked by an asterisk () are required to submit this form Name* Email* Phone number Please include your country code. Resume* Please upload your resume in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format, with a maximum file size of 5MB. Why would you like to work with us? Please confirm your current country and city/region of residence* Based on the location requirements mentioned in the job advert, please select the option that best applies to you:* Select I meet the requirement I can commute I would relocate I don't meet the requirement I'm not sure I agree to the Terms and Conditions [hidden page-title default:"[_post_title] "] This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.