Job Title: Oracle / SQL DBA (Migration Specialist) Location: Dublin (Hybrid) Contract Type: Contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Oracle / SQL Database Administrator with strong database migration and upgrade experience to support a large-scale infrastructure transformation programme.
This role will focus on migrating SQL Server and Oracle databases to new environments, ensuring stability, performance, and minimal disruption to business operations.
You will work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders, requiring strong coordination skills and the ability to think creatively to solve complex migration challenges.
Key Responsibilities Lead and support database migration activities (SQL Server and Oracle) to new servers/environments Plan, design, and execute database upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime Perform database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimisation Collaborate with lines of business and application teams to ensure smooth transitions Coordinate migration schedules, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising during migration and post-migration phases Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance throughout all activities Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and migration procedures Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and automation Key Skills & Experience Strong experience as an Oracle DBA with solid SQL Server administration skills Proven track record in database migrations, upgrades, and server transitions Experience with: Oracle database administration (backup/recovery, RMAN, patching) SQL Server (SSMS, backups, restores, performance tuning) Knowledge of migration tools and methodologies Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and replication Experience working in enterprise environments with multiple stakeholders Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to think outside the box Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills Experience in financial services or regulated environments Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) Scripting experience (Power Shell, Shell, or similar) Exposure to automation and Dev Ops practices Skills: Oracle DBA SQL DBA migration Sql Server Oracle