Job Description

Role: Database Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA)

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Location: Sydney

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Core Skills and Experience

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- 10+ years of database administration and engineering experience.
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- 5+ years of advanced PostgreSQL administration in enterprise environments.
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Deep expertise in :

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- PostgreSQL architecture
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- Performance tuning and optimisation
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- Replication technologies
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- High Availability and Disaster Recovery
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- Backup and Recovery
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- Partitioning and indexing strategies
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- Security and encryption
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- Capacity planning
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Database Engineering

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- Strong understanding of physical database design and data modelling.
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- Experience supporting transactional databases, data warehouses, and analytical platforms.
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- Ability to assess and implement database architecture improvements.
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- Knowledge of database lifecycle management and governance.
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Automation & DevOps

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- Experience automating database administration activities.
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- Strong scripting skills using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar.
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- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools.
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- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release automation.
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Required Technical Skills

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- PostgreSQL (Expert)
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- SQL Performance Tuning
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- Database Security
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- High Availability & Disaster Recovery
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- Linux Administration
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- Shell Scripting
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- Python or PowerShell
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- Monitoring & Observability ToolsBackup & Recovery Solutions
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- Database Automation Frameworks
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Desirable Skills

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

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

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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.

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

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Please contact me at [email protected] for additional details

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Work Authorisation:

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- Australia (Preferred)
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW

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