About Skillfield Skillfield is a specialist technology consultancy operating at the intersection of cyber, data and AI. We partner with enterprise clients to protect, transform and empower their organisations with forward-thinking solutions. Our reputation is built on outcomes, not effort. Contract: 9 months, with potential for extension Location: Hybrid (Melbourne-based) The Opportunity We’re looking for a PostGRES Database Programmer to support, manage and maintain database workloads for a client project. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with development teams and solution architects, and who thrives in ensuring database environments are secure, performant and well-documented. You’ll play a key role in maintaining database integrity, optimising performance, and supporting disaster recovery strategies, while contributing to schema design and query optimisation. What You’ll Do Database Administration & Performance Install, configure, and upgrade PostgreSQL database systems Monitor performance and implement tuning strategies using tools like EXPLAIN and ANALYZE Perform regular maintenance tasks including backups, indexing, and archiving Develop and implement recovery plans and disaster recovery strategies Collaboration & Support Work closely with client-side developers, solution architects, and team leads Assist in schema design and query optimisation Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner Maintain clear documentation for configurations, procedures, and policies Security & Governance Implement role-based access controls, encryption, and auditing Ensure data integrity and compliance with security protocols What You’ll Bring Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL architecture, configuration, and administration Advanced SQL skills including stored procedures and triggers Experience with backup and recovery tools (pg_dump, pg_basebackup, PITR) Knowledge of database security and schema design Familiarity with performance tuning and troubleshooting techniques Why Join Skillfield? Be part of a team serious about doing work that matters Join a culture that values clarity, autonomy and shared success Enjoy flexibility, support, and performance-based recognition Ready to make a measurable impact? Apply now and help us deliver impact that matters.