We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA) with deep expertise in PostgreSQL architecture, performance tuning, automation, and operational excellence to support enterprise-scale database environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and optimize PostgreSQL database solutions.
- Deliver database upgrades, migrations, modernization, and consolidation initiatives.
- Implement and manage High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), replication, backup, and recovery solutions.
- Automate database provisioning, patching, monitoring, and administration using scripting and DevOps practices.
- Develop operational standards, governance, best practices, and support procedures.
- Lead incident resolution and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities.
- Build and execute a PostgreSQL capability uplift program for a team of 20-25 DBAs through training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
- Provide technical leadership, stakeholder reporting,



and architectural guidance.

Required Experience & Skills

- 10+ years of database administration and engineering experience.
- 5+ years of advanced PostgreSQL administration in enterprise environments.
- Expertise in PostgreSQL architecture, performance tuning, replication, HA/DR, security, backup/recovery, and capacity planning.
- Solid SQL, Linux administration, and database engineering skills.
- Experience with automation using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and database automation frameworks.

Desirable Skills

- Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server administration.
- Azure DevOps.
- Kubernetes and container technologies.
- Terraform.

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📌 Database Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA) (New South Wales)
🏢 Opus Recruitment Solutions
📍 New South Wales