Database Administrator

Y-Axis; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% super

Hybrid work model

In-office hubs and WFH balance

Wellness facilities: yoga room, Brew??

Job summary

Australian Retirement Trust is seeking a Database Developer to design, develop and support enterprise-grade SQL Server solutions underpinning member services. You will collaborate with data and technology teams to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing databases across environments.

This permanent Brisbane-based role emphasizes documentation, testing and release practices, with after-hours deployment on a rostered basis.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise environments.
• Full lifecycle database development from analysis through to release.
• Hands-on experience with SSIS and data integration solutions.
• Designing and optimizing database schemas and structures.
• Change management with versioning and release processes.
• Strong documentation for knowledge transfer and operational support.
• Collaborate with technical teams and provide clear guidance.
• Degree qualified in IT or Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure secure and reliable data access.
• Build and maintain data integration and movement solutions across multiple platforms.
• Support development, testing and operational database activities across environments.
• Collaborate with developers, DBAs and stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.
• Follow system development lifecycle practices including version control and release management.
• Produce clear technical documentation to support ongoing operations and handover.
• Perform unit testing and quality assurance on database solutions.
• Participate in after-hours deployment support on a rostered basis.

Skills

SQL Server

Data integration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Change management

Communication skills

Education

IT / Computer Science degree

Tools

SSIS

Job description

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a Database Developer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing and supporting enterprise-grade database solutions that underpin critical business and member services. You'll work closely with data and technology teams to ensure SQL Server environments are secure, scalable and high performing, while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across our platforms.

This role is a permanent opportunity and is based in Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure secure and reliable data access.
• Build and maintain data integration and movement solutions across multiple platforms.
• Support development, testing and operational database activities across environments.
• Collaborate with developers, DBAs and stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.
• Follow system development lifecycle practices including version control and release management.
• Produce clear technical documentation to support ongoing operations and handover.
• Perform unit testing and quality assurance on database solutions.
• Participate in after-hours deployment support on a rostered basis.

Qualifications

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• You have strong experience managing Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise environments.
• Your background includes full lifecycle database development from analysis through to release.
• You'll bring hands-on experience with SSIS and data integration solutions.
• You're skilled at designing and optimising database schemas and structures.
• You understand change management practices including versioning and release processes.
• Your documentation skills ensure clear knowledge transfer and operational support.
• You'll collaborate effectively with technical teams and provide clear guidance when needed.
• You're degree qualified in IT, Computer Science or bring equivalent industry experience.

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around $375 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us - and recruitment is no different.

Bring your potential to Australian Retirement Trust and unleash our monster possibilities

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.