Senior Database Administrator

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Redwolf + Rosch Full time

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Senior Database Administrator

Work across a diverse and evolving environment, ensuring the availability, integrity, and performance of databases that support all retail operations.

  • Location: Preston, Melbourne, VIC & Hybrid 2 days onsite
  • Join a leading player in the Retail Sector

The Company

Our client is a leading player in the retail sector, driven by innovation and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. With a modern, dynamic IT team and a strong focus on continuous improvement, the business supports large-scale operations across Australia. This organisation fosters a culture of ownership, teamwork, and quality—and values people who strive to deliver the best.

The Role

As the Senior Database Administrator, you will be a key member of the IT Infrastructure team, responsible for the ongoing support, administration, and optimisation of mission-critical SQL databases. You'll work across a diverse and evolving environment, ensuring the availability, integrity, and performance of databases that support 24/7 retail operations. Reporting directly to the Infrastructure Manager, you'll play a vital role in projects, upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning initiatives.

You

You're an experienced and highly skilled SQL Server expert who thrives in fast-paced, enterprise-scale environments. With a strong focus on performance, security, and reliability, you bring deep expertise in database design, development, troubleshooting, and administration. You take ownership of your work, communicate effectively across teams, and demonstrate a proactive mindset when it comes to solving complex challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain SQL Server environments (2008R2–2022) including clustering and AlwaysOn availability.
  • Design, manage and support databases for 24/7 business-critical systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance, security, and integrity issues.
  • Build and maintain SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS components.
  • Optimize SQL queries and implement performance tuning strategies.
  • Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to deliver projects and system improvements.
  • Maintain documentation for infrastructure procedures, builds, and processes.
  • Ensure adherence to ITIL, security protocols, and data integrity standards.
  • Manage backup and recovery processes for large-scale databases (>4TB).
  • Liaise with vendors and internal teams to ensure uptime and performance.
  • Join a dynamic, high-performing technology team with a strong culture of collaboration.
  • Work in a modern IT environment supporting large and complex retail systems.
  • Competitive salary package and career development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to influence systems that power a major national business.
  • Be part of a business that values initiative, integrity, and innovation.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced SQL DBA who takes pride in delivering stable, high-performing databases, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your details ASAP to Sheralee by clicking on the link.

Redwolf + Rosch invite and encourage applications from all backgrounds of gender, disability, culture, and race. If you are a person with a disability and require modifications to the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Consultant.

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  • Seniority levelAssociate
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  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesIT System Data Services

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