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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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