About Us
ALOIS Australia is a leading Talent and Technology Solutions company, focused on helping businesses across the country build stronger teams, smarter processes, and sustainable growth.
We work with organisations in diverse industries to deliver integrated workforce and technology solutions, from innovative hiring strategies to end-to-end digital transformation. Our approach combines data, insight, and human expertise to help clients solve complex workforce challenges with clarity and confidence.
Through our deep industry experience and commitment to excellence, we provide scalable, high-performance solutions that deliver measurable impact. Whether it's onshore project delivery, workforce optimisation, or specialised technology services, ALOIS Australia ensures results that truly make a difference.
From Sydney to Perth and everywhere in between, we're driven by one purpose: to empower Australian businesses and professionals to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work. At ALOIS Australia, every challenge is an opportunity to innovate, and every partnership is built on trust, transparency, and long‐term success.
About Us
ALOIS Australia is a leading Talent and Technology Solutions company, focused on helping businesses across the country build stronger teams, smarter processes, and sustainable growth.
We work with organisations in diverse industries to deliver integrated workforce and technology solutions, from innovative hiring strategies to end‐to‐end digital transformation. Our approach combines data, insight, and human expertise to help clients solve complex workforce challenges with clarity and confidence.
Through our deep industry experience and commitment to excellence, we provide scalable, high‐performance solutions that deliver measurable impact. Whether it's onshore project delivery, workforce optimisation, or specialised technology services, ALOIS Australia ensures results that truly make a difference.
From Sydney to Perth and everywhere in between, we're driven by one purpose: to empower Australian businesses and professionals to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work. At ALOIS Australia, every challenge is an opportunity to innovate, and every partnership is built on trust, transparency, and long‐term success.
Job Title – Database Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA)
Job Location – Sydney
Employment Type – Contract/FTC




What Role You Will Play In Team
Core Skills and Experience
PostgreSQL Expertise
10+ years of database administration and engineering experience.
5+ years of advanced PostgreSQL administration in enterprise environments.
Deep expertise in:
PostgreSQL architecture
Performance tuning and optimisation
Replication technologies
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Backup and Recovery
Partitioning and indexing strategies
Security and encryption
Capacity planning
Database Engineering
Robust understanding of physical database design and data modelling.
Experience supporting transactional databases, data warehouses, and analytical platforms.
Ability to assess and implement database architecture improvements.
Knowledge of database lifecycle management and governance.
Automation & DevOps
Experience automating database administration activities.
Strong scripting skills using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release automation.
Required Technical Skills
PostgreSQL (Expert)
SQL Performance Tuning
Database Security
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
Linux Administration
Shell Scripting
Python or PowerShell
Monitoring & Observability Tools
Backup & Recovery Solutions
Database Automation Frameworks
Desirable Skills
Oracle Administration
Microsoft SQL Server Administration
Azure DevOps
Kubernetes / Containers
Terraform
Deliverables
PostgreSQL Engineering & Modernisation
Design and implement PostgreSQL database architectures aligned with enterprise standards.
Deliver database upgrades, migrations, consolidations, and modernisation initiatives.
Implement High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), replication, backup, and recovery solutions.
Produce architecture, design, and operational documentation.
Automation & DevOps Enablement
Develop and implement automation for:




Database provisioning
Patching and upgrades
Backup and recovery
Monitoring and alerting
Routine administration tasks
Establish CI/CD practices for database deployments where applicable.
Reduce manual operational effort through automation and process standardisation.
Operational Excellence
Define and implement database operational standards, governance models, and best practices.
Review and improve incident, problem, change, and release management processes related to database services.
Establish operational runbooks and support procedures.
Support critical incidents and provide root cause analysis (RCA) reports for major issues.
Team Capability Uplift (Key Deliverable)
Develop and execute a structured DBA capability uplift program for a team of ***** DBAs.
Create PostgreSQL training materials, operational guides, and knowledge repositories.
Conduct workshops, mentoring sessions, and hands‐on coaching.
Establish PostgreSQL Administration Standards and DBA Best Practice Guides.
Deliver measurable improvement in team capability and independence in managing PostgreSQL environments.
Governance & Stakeholder Reporting
Provide technical leadership across project and operational initiatives.
Prepare executive‐level status reports, risk assessments, and recommendations.
Participate in architecture reviews and technical governance forums.
Provide regular reporting on platform health, capacity, risks, and improvement initiatives.
Knowledge Transfer & Handover
Produce comprehensive technical and operational documentation.
Deliver knowledge transfer sessions to internal teams.
Ensure sustainable operational support capability is established before completion of the engagement.
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EEO Statement
ALOIS Australia is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. We value diversity and believe it strengthens our people, our culture, and the outcomes we deliver.
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