Database Admin

Epicor; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Internal Mobility

Career Development

Education Support

Inclusive Workplace

Work-Life Balance

Global Mobility

Job summary

Epicor is seeking a Database Administrator to maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments, focusing on availability, security, and performance. You will collaborate with database, cloud, DevOps, and application teams to build reliable, scalable systems.

This role suits someone building a DBA career with a strong technical foundation and a willingness to learn about cloud platforms, automation, migrations, and database reliability.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of relational database concepts, SQL, indexing, backups, recovery, and performance fundamentals.
• Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments.
• Assist with database installations, configuration, upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance.
• Participate in database migrations, including on-premises-to-cloud and SQL Server-to-PostgreSQL initiatives.
• Help manage backup, recovery, replication, clustering, and disaster recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, capacity, and availability issues.
• Assist with database security, access controls, auditing, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to database automation using tools such as Ansible, GitHub Actions, and scripting.
• Work with application development, cloud, and DevOps teams on database-related requirements and issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards.
• Learn new database, cloud, and automation technologies and recommend improvements.

Skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Windows/Linux

Azure Cloud

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Bash)

Security & Governance

Analytical & Troubleshooting

Communication & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Datadog

Job description

As a Database Administrator at Epicor, you will help maintain the availability, security, and performance of SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments. You will work with experienced database, cloud, DevOps, and application teams to maintain reliable and scalable systems.

This role is well suited for someone building their database administration career who has a strong technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and an interest in cloud platforms, automation, migrations, and database reliability.

What You Will Be Doing

• Monitor and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments.
• Assist with database installations, configuration, upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance.
• Participate in database migrations, including on-premises-to-cloud and SQL Server-to-PostgreSQL initiatives.
• Help manage backup, recovery, replication, clustering, and disaster recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, capacity, and availability issues.
• Assist with database security, access controls, auditing, and governance requirements.
• Contribute to database automation using tools such as Ansible, GitHub Actions, and scripting.
• Work with application development, cloud, and DevOps teams on database-related requirements and issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and database standards.
• Learn new database, cloud, and automation technologies and recommend improvements.

What You Will Likely Bring

• Working knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of relational database concepts, SQL, indexing, backups, recovery, and performance fundamentals.
• Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery concepts.
• Knowledge of Windows or Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with Azure or another public cloud platform.
• Basic scripting skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools.
• Understanding of database security and access management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and learn from experienced team members.
• Bachelor’s degree, relevant technical qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience working with Azure database and infrastructure services.
• Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, GitHub Actions, or other automation tools.
• Experience with SQL Server or PostgreSQL migrations.
• Knowledge of database monitoring tools such as Datadog.
• Familiarity with NoSQL or modern data platform technologies.
• Database-related certifications.

HYBRID

About Epicor

At Epicor, we’re truly a team. Join 5,000 talented professionals in creating a world of better business through data, AI, and cognitive ERP. We help businesses stay future-ready by connecting people, processes, and technology. From software engineers who command the latest AI technology to business development reps who help us seize new opportunities, the work we do matters. Together, Epicor employees are creating a more resilient global supply chain.

We’re Proactive, Proud, Partners.

Whatever your career journey, we’ll help you find the right path. Through our training courses, mentorship, and continuous support, you’ll get everything you need to thrive. At Epicor, your success is our success. And that success really matters, because we’re the essential partners for the world’s most essential businesses—the hardworking companies who make, move, and sell the things the world needs.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
• Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.
• Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.
• Education Support: Geographically specific programs to balance the cost of education with the benefits of continued learning and personal development.
• Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.
• Work-Life Balance: Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect.
• Global Mobility: Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Epicor is committed to creating a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued; where you bring the whole and real you—that’s who we’re interested in. If you have interest in this or any role- but your experience doesn’t match every qualification of the job description, that’s okay- consider applying regardless. We are an equal-opportunity employer.