About the opportunity
For a business-critical IT infrastructure project with an international enterprise operating in the semiconductor and mechanical engineering industries, we are looking for 5 experienced Senior Oracle Database Administrators.
The assignment requires highly independent specialists with extensive hands‑on experience in Oracle database operations within Microsoft Azure environments.
You will support a demanding enterprise landscape in which system stability, performance, availability, and efficient troubleshooting are essential. Experience working in business-critical SAP environments is particularly important.
Project details
- Start: Early December 2026
- Duration: Until the end of February 2027
- Workload: Full-time (5 positions available)
- Location: Primarily remote from within the EU
- On-site requirement: Netherlands, 14 January – 7 February 2027
- Language: English C2 or demonstrably equivalent proficiency
- Contract: Freelance
Your responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and optimize Oracle 12c/19c databases running on Microsoft Azure.
- Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
- Manage backup and recovery processes using Oracle RMAN.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Oracle Data Guard environments.
- Support Oracle ASM and high‑availability configurations.
- Conduct proactive performance analysis, tuning, and capacity optimization.
- Investigate and resolve complex production incidents and database-related performance issues.
- Collaborate with Azure infrastructure, cloud engineering, and application teams.
- Use scripting and automation to streamline database operations and routine maintenance.
- Support operational processes and deployments using Azure DevOps or comparable CI/CD tools.
- Ensure reliable database operations within a business‑critical SAP landscape.
Your profile
Required qualifications
- Extensive production experience as a Senior Oracle DBA in complex enterprise environments.
- Strong hands‑on expertise with Oracle Database 12c and 19c.
- Proven experience operating Oracle databases on Microsoft Azure.
- In‑depth knowledge of RMAN, Data Guard, ASM, database patching, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
- Strong troubleshooting capabilities in high‑availability, business‑critical production systems.
- Practical knowledge of Azure infrastructure and automation/scripting.
- Experience with Azure DevOps or comparable CI/CD environments.
- Ability to work independently, make technically sound decisions, and resolve critical incidents.
- English language proficiency at C2 level or demonstrably equivalent.
- Residence within the EU and willingness to work on‑site in the Netherlands during the specified period.
- Availability for a full‑time freelance assignment starting in December 2026.
Additional advantages
- Oracle RAC experience.
- Experience with SAP‑related Oracle database landscapes.
- Strong understanding of infrastructure security, disaster recovery, and operational resilience.
- Previous experience in international infrastructure transformation or stabilization projects.
What we offer
- A challenging assignment involving business‑critical enterprise infrastructure.
- The opportunity to work with experienced international technical teams.
- Primarily remote delivery with a clearly defined on‑site project phase.
- A freelance engagement with an hourly rate aligned to your expertise and experience.
- Direct communication and ongoing project support through Sidekick Network.
We look forward to hearing from experienced Oracle DBAs who are confident working independently in complex, business‑critical environments.
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