Role: Database Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA)

Location: Sydney

Core Skills and Experience

- 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

- Strong 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 ToolsBackup & Recovery Solutions
- Database Automation Frameworks

Desirable Skills

- Oracle Administration
- Microsoft SQL Server Administration
- Azure DevOps
- Kubernetes / Containers
- Terraform

Deliverables

- PostgreSQL Engineering & Modernisation
- Automation & DevOps Enablement
- Operational Excellence
- Team Capability Uplift (Key Deliverable)
- Governance & Stakeholder Reporting
- Knowledge Transfer & Handover

About Us:

We are Delivery Centric, a dynamic technology company that is transforming the delivery of cloud implementations and cybersecurity. We are headquartered in Australia with a global presence. We are tenacious, future-thinking, and highly driven to achieve an ambitious vision to be the leading global provider of innovative technologies for companies that keep our world clean, safe, and secure.

Our quick-paced and supportive environment will offer you lots of benefits, including a competitive salary, a friendly team, a healthy work environment, and opportunities for training and development.

Please contact me at for additional details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW

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📌 Database Engineer PostgreSQL DBA - Delivery Centric (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales