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We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers - connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.\n Anticipated Contract End Date: November 30, 2026\nWork set up: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)\nOur client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize mission-critical Oracle database environments. This role focuses on ensuring high availability, disaster recovery readiness, operational excellence, and optimal database performance through expertise in Oracle RAC, Oracle Data Guard, Performance Tuning & Optimization, and RMAN Backup & Recovery. 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