Role: Database Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA)
Location: Sydney
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
- 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 Tools
- Backup & 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 fast-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 [email protected] for additional details
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW
