Database Platform Engineer – SQL Server & Azure

Smartgroup

Sydney

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Free lunch every week

Paid Parental Leave (20 weeks)

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Free flu vaccinations

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Job summary

Smartgroup is seeking an experienced Database Analyst to join the Infrastructure team in Sydney. You will manage and optimise enterprise database environments, ensuring reliable data availability and secure access across the organisation.

The role covers performance tuning, automation, and cloud transformation initiatives with SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and data integration tools. Collaboration with stakeholders and vendors is essential for ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

5+ years in Database Administration role.
Advanced T-SQL skills and SQL Server administration expertise.
Experience with SQL Server HA/DR technologies including AlwaysOn, replication, backup and recovery.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft data technologies including SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS and Power BI.
Experience with cloud database solutions, particularly Azure SQL Managed Instance.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage internal and external data feeds to ensure data availability.
Administer and maintain database platforms and schemas for secure, efficient access.
Provide performance tuning, automation, scripting and best practice recommendations.
Plan and implement system upgrades to improve service continuity.
Develop scripts and testing procedures to support reliability.
Partner with vendors to resolve incidents and reduce downtime.