PostgreSQL Database Administrator
Location:
Melbourne / Sydney – Remote Options Available
Duration:
12-Month Contract
Work Type:
Contract
The Role We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to provide business-as-usual (BAU) support, performance tuning, and ongoing maintenance of PostgreSQL environments with a strong focus on Crunchy PostgreSQL. You'll play a key role in ensuring high availability, security, and performance of databases, while collaborating with engineering teams to support feature delivery and drive automation initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
* Deliver day-to-day PostgreSQL support across
multi-cloud environments
(AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases to meet service level agreements (SLAs).
* Implement and maintain
high availability
,
clustering
, and
replication
solutions using
Patroni
.
* Perform
reliable backup and recovery operations
using
pgBackRest
.
* Diagnose and resolve database performance issues.
* Ensure
disaster recovery
readiness and adherence to
security and compliance
standards.
* Work closely with automation engineers to support
Ansible-based deployment and configuration workflows
.
What You'll Bring
* Extensive hands-on experience in
PostgreSQL administration
, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
* Proven expertise with
Crunchy PostgreSQL
and
Patroni
clustering.
* Proficient in
pgBackRest
for backup and recovery.
* Deep understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, replication strategies, and HA configurations.
* Strong Linux/Unix system administration background, including advanced
Bash scripting
.
* Experience operating in
multi-cloud environments
(AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Proficiency in monitoring and alerting for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
* Exposure to
First-of-a-Kind (FOAK)
solutions is a plus.
Why You'll Love It
* Work on a high-impact,
cutting-edge project
* Remote-friendly
role – work from anywhere in Australia
* High potential for
contract extension
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For more information on this exciting new role, please APPLY NOW or contact Rebecca McCormick on