Role:
Database Engineer
Location:
Sydney, Australia
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled
Database Engineer
to design, implement, and manage database solutions across
Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server
environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data modelling, schema optimisation, and data migration, with hands-on experience supporting both on-premises and cloud-based platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain
relational and non-relational database schemas
ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
* Implement and manage
database setup, configuration, and performance tuning
across multiple database technologies.
* Develop
data models, migration scripts, and transformation processes
to support business and application needs.
* Ensure
data integrity, consistency, and availability
across production and test environments.
* Support
data migration projects
to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) under strict
security and compliance controls
.
* Collaborate with application developers, data analysts, and infrastructure teams to optimise database performance and efficiency.
* Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
* Maintain documentation, version control, and best practices for database management and deployment.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in
database design, administration, and development
using Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
* Strong knowledge of
SQL, PL/SQL
, and performance tuning techniques.
* Hands-on experience with
data migration, ETL, and transformation processes
.
* Familiarity with
cloud database services
such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL.
* Experience implementing
backup, recovery, and high-availability
strategies.
* Understanding of
data governance, access control, and encryption
best practices.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
* Certification in Oracle, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.
* Experience with
DevOps tools
, database automation, or
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
practices is an advantage.
No work visa sponsorship available, candidate must have full Australian work rights. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.