SQL Database Administrator

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Expert360 Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
  • Title:
    SQL Database Administrator (PostgreSQL)
  • Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Work Model:
    Hybrid

About Expert360:

Expert360 empowers more than 42,000 (and growing) elite professionals around the world to find great work and be successful. Expert360 was founded in 2013 with a simple but powerful mission - to connect amazing people with great companies to get important work done.

We believe in choice, flexibility and empowerment. We believe if you can change the world of work, you can change the world. Come and join us in defining and bringing to life the future of work

About the role:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented
SQL Database Administrator
with strong hands-on experience in
PostgreSQL
to join our growing team. You will be responsible for maintaining the performance, integrity, and security of our databases, while also contributing to the planning and development processes to ensure data consistency and availability.

Key responsibilities:

  • Administer, maintain, and optimise PostgreSQL databases across development, testing, and production environments
  • Monitor database performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability
  • Perform regular database backups and recovery, including disaster recovery planning
  • Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to design and implement database solutions
  • Write and optimise complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions
  • Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations
  • Automate routine database tasks using scripting tools such as Bash or Python
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner
  • Contribute to database design and architecture discussions

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role
  • Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in production environments
  • Proficiency in writing and optimising SQL queries
  • Experience with database monitoring and performance tuning tools
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Understanding of database security best practices and data privacy regulations
  • Experience with backup and recovery strategies
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS RDS or Azure Database for PostgreSQL
  • Knowledge of other RDBMS (e.g. MySQL, SQL Server)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Experience with high-availability and replication setups

Additional Requirements:

Security Clearance

This role requires
Australian Citizenship
. Candidates must either hold an active security clearance or be eligible to obtain one, as the role involves working with sensitive information.

On-call and Shift Work

As this is a managed services role, you may be required to:

  • Work in shifts to provide ongoing support
  • Be on call for urgent issues
  • Perform some after-hours deployments

Flexibility and reliability are important to ensure smooth service delivery and client satisfaction.

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