Senior Oracle Apps DBA Consultant in Newcastle - Version 1 Solutions Limited

Full-time

Department: Enterprise Applications

For over 30 years, Version 1 has been a leading Oracle partner specialising in Enterprise Applications, delivering ERP, HCM and EPM solutions that enable organisations to transform and modernise their core systems.

Combining deep domain expertise with end-to-end delivery and managed services, we support some of the UK and Ireland's largest organisations in driving business value through Oracle technology.

• Top-tier Oracle partner across Database, Platform, ERP, and Managed Services
• 37 UKOUG awards over the last 3 years
• 13 awards - UK Oracle User Group (UKOUG) Community Awards 2026 (4 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze)
• Certified Great Place to Work
  
  *Recognised as aleader in AI & digital transformation consulting with global delivery footprint

With 3,800+ people and revenues exceeding 347m/£302m , Version 1 is a market leader in Oracle, Microsoft, and AWS consulting services - and one of the fastest-growing digital consultancies in Europe.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Oracle Applications DBA Consultant to join a highly skilled Oracle ERP Managed Services team. This role combines managed services support, customer engagement, Oracle EBS administration, cloud transformation initiatives, and project delivery activities.

The successful candidate will support multiple Oracle E-Business Suite environments, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and contribute to Oracle upgrade and migration projects while delivering exceptional customer service.

Please Note: This position includes participation in an out-of-hours support rota. Successful candidates will be required to work a night shift (15:30 - 00:00) approximately once every 7 weeks. , compensation is provided for night shifts.

**Key Responsibilities

You will:**

• Provide day-to-day Oracle Applications DBA support across Oracle EBS 12.1.3 and 12.2.x environments.
• Perform Oracle EBS cloning, patching, maintenance, and support activities.
• Manage RMAN backups, recovery processes, and Disaster Recovery environments.
• Conduct database performance analysis, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Create, manage, and resolve Oracle Service Requests (SRs).
• Collaborate with technical and functional consultants to deliver customer requirements.
• Liaise directly with customers to manage changes from design through to implementation.
• Maintain and regularly test Disaster Recovery environments.
• Conduct Oracle Applications and operating system health checks.
• Support customer transitions into managed services following project delivery or supplier handover.
• Participate in upgrades, migrations, lift-and-shift projects, and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and mentor junior team members.

**Skills & Experience

You should:**

• Experience as an Oracle Applications DBA, DBA Support Analyst, or similar role.
  
  *Strong Oracle E-Business Suite administration experience acrossR12.1.3 and R12.2.x .
• Proven experience with:

• Oracle EBS cloning and patching
• ADOP / Online Patching
• RMAN backup and recovery
• Database performance tuning
• Shell scripting
• TLS configuration and JAR signing certificates
• Load balancing, external access configuration, and shared filesystems

• Experience managing Oracle Service Requests (SRs).
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting Disaster Recovery environments and DR testing.
• Oracle database upgrades and Oracle EBS point release upgrades.
• Experience supporting multiple customer environments simultaneously.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes.

Why Join Version 1's Oracle Practice?

You will:

*Join a global Oracle practice of700+ specialists , supported by 500+ certified professionals across the Oracle ecosystem.

*Work onlarge-scale, multi-pillar Oracle Cloud transformation programmes for some of the UK's most recognised organisations.

*Collaborate with ahigh-performing, market-leading Oracle team renowned for delivering complex enterprise transformation projects.

*Be part of an organisation that providesend-to-end Oracle services , including consulting and advisory, implementation, integration, cloud infrastructure, and managed services.

*Leverage our deepOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions for enterprise clients.

*Accelerate your career through ourStrength in Balance and leadership development programmes, supported by quarterly Pathways career reviews.

*Benefit from a substantialtraining and certification budget , helping you stay at the forefront of Oracle technologies and industry best practices.

*Enjoy meaningful recognition through ourAnnual Excellence Awards , Call-Out recognition platform, and quarterly profit-share scheme.

• Influence testing strategy, delivery quality, and business outcomes across some of the UK's most significant ERP transformation programmes.
  
  *Work with prestigious clients, including organisations such as theBank of England and Birmingham City Council .
  
  *Take advantage of ourflexible hybrid working model , combining remote delivery with occasional client or hub-based collaboration.
  
  *Access enhanced wellbeing and family support through ourmaternity, paternity, and Moments that Matter policies.
  
  *Be part of a purpose-driven culture with opportunities to contribute toESG, CSR, DEI, volunteering, and community initiatives that create a positive social impact.

At Version 1, you'll combine industry-leading Oracle expertise, meaningful career progression, and the opportunity to deliver transformational outcomes for some of the world's most recognised organisations.

Benefits include:

*Quarterlyperformance-related profit share

• Hybrid / Remote working flexibility
• Pension, private healthcare, life assurance cover
  
  *CertifiedGreat Place to Work for 10+ years running...