ORACLE DBA WANTED — START ASAP! Collaboration Type: Long Term Freelance (6–12 months + possible extension)Seniority: Mid/Senior (minimum 5 years of experience)Location: Hybrid – Rome (2 days/week on-site)Language Requirement: English & Italian Start Date: ASAPRate: €200/day max Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join a global tech company.
The professional will manage, monitor, and enhance enterprise SQL and My SQL Server infrastructure, primarily on Microsoft platforms, with some exposure to Oracle and optional Mongo DB/Qdrant.
The ideal candidate is proactive, autonomous, and capable of handling complex database environments while collaborating effectively with global IT teams.
Responsibilities Manage and maintain Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure (2012–2022).
Manage and maintain My SQL Server infrastructure (5.x–8.x).
Support and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows and Linux server environments.
Contribute to IT strategy, architecture, and technical solutions across the organisation.
Ensure database performance, tuning, backup/restore, security, and compliance.
Support reporting and analytics solutions (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Power BI).
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for IT infrastructure and processes.
Apply new and emerging technologies to evolving business needs.
Requirements Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Oracle DBA in multinational environments.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and My SQL architecture and management.
Basic experience with Oracle databases; Mongo DB/Qdrant is a plus.
Expertise in database tuning, troubleshooting, performance analysis, backup/restore, and DDL/DML.
Familiarity with Windows Server (2012–2022), Linux (RHEL), Azure SQL, VMware, and cloud solutions.
Basic Power Shell scripting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Italian.
Nice to Have Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
Knowledge of microservices architectures.
Exposure to IT risk management and information security best practices.
Previous experience as an external consultant or contractor.
What We Offer Hybrid work in a dynamic, international IT environment.
Flexible collaboration with a skilled and supportive team.
Opportunity to work on impactful enterprise projects.
Professional growth in a quality-driven, innovative setting.
Please contact info@optimistech.co to learn more about this amazing opportunity!