Senior Database Engineer

eHealth NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 141,974 - 169,151; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Super

Salary packaging

Allocated day off per month

Discounted fitness passport

Job summary

A leading health organization in Sydney is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to design and support hybrid database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server within cloud environments. This role requires extensive experience in Azure and AWS, strong problem-solving skills, and expertise in DevOps practices. With competitive compensation and excellent benefits, you'll drive the modernization of database infrastructure vital to health services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in database engineering within hybrid/cloud environments.
• Skilled in deploying and managing Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices in hybrid IT.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hybrid database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Lead the modernization of legacy systems to cloud architectures.
• Monitor and optimize database performance and capacity.

Skills

Database engineering

Microsoft SQL Server

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps practices

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Problem-solving abilities

Agile frameworks

Tools

Azure

AWS

Terraform

Job description

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Base pay range

A$141,974.00/yr - A$169,151.00/yr

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IT Recruitment Specialist | Passionate about sourcing & connecting top talent with life-changing opportunities

• Opportunity to work from our modern Chatswood, St Leonards, or Charlestown Office
• In-office presence with hybrid flexibility for work-life balance
• Attractive salary, up to $169,151.00+ 12% Super and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Allocated day off per month, salary packaging, discounted fitness passport and more!
• Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day through digital innovation

Applications Close: 11:59pm, 20 August 2025

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer – Database (Cloud & Hybrid) to design, implement, and support scalable, resilient database solutions that bridge traditional on-premises infrastructure with modern cloud platforms.

This is a hands-on, technically demanding role ideal for seasoned professionals with deep expertise in database administration within complex, mission critical enterprise environments. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in driving the modernisation & optimisation of NSW Health's database infrastructure, enabling secure, high-performing and cost-effective technical solutions that support evolving business needs.

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and support hybrid database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server across on-premise and cloud (Azure/AWS) environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead the modernisation of legacy systems and migration to cloud or hybrid architectures
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to enable efficient database deployment and updates.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise database performance, availability, and capacity.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and enterprise standards while providing technical leadership and support.

This role is internally referred to as Senior Engineer - Database.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Extensive demonstrated experience in database engineering, including hybrid/cloud environments (Azure and AWS) and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (especially Terraform), scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash), and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Solid understanding of enterprise networking, identity & access management, and security best practices in hybrid IT settings
• Strong problem-solving abilities and experience operating in complex, large-scale environments using Agile and ITSM frameworks (e.g. ServiceNow)
• Confident communication and documentation skills, able to act as a trusted advisor across diverse business units.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor, while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on support for both projects and BAU operations.

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Our people are at the heart of who we are. We support our people with great benefits so they can enrich health in millions of ways every day:

• Flexible work options
• Professional growth and career development
• Allocated day off per month
• Salary packaging
• Various health and wellbeing programs to support our team

About Us – eHealth NSW

At eHealth NSW, we’re leading the digital transformation of Australia’s largest health system. As NSW Health’s digital centre of excellence, we design, build and support world-class ICT solutions that improve patient care across the state.

Guided by a Cloud First Strategy, we’re harnessing digital technology to better patient care and deliver scalable, quality, patient-centred, digital healthcare. With your skills and experience, you can help enrich the lives of millions while developing your career within Australia’s largest health organisation—alongside passionate tech professionals, health partners and industry leaders building solutions that truly make a difference.

How to apply

Share with us your cover letter and most up to date resume (up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience. As part of your application process you will be asked to answer the following target question:

Target Question (up to 400 words): In large, critical environments like NSW Health, databases underpin patient care, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance. Reflecting on your experience, what are some of the less obvious but high-impact challenges you’ve encountered or might need to anticipate in delivering cloud-based & hybrid database platforms at scale in such settings? How do you balance the demand on maintaining architecture, change, and real-world constraints like clinical downtime windows and varying stakeholder ownership?

We recognise that AI tools are increasingly being used to assist with resumes and applications. While we accept their use, we’re eager to see your personality and get to know the person behind the application!

For further discussions around the role or recruitment process, including adjustments, please contact our Talent Advisor at [e-mail] or Hiring Manager, Mike Kinner at [e-mail] and quote REQ597139.

We will review all applications after the closing date. If your application is successful, you may be invited to take part in additional assessments as part of the recruitment process.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, IT System Installation and Disposal, and IT System Operations and Maintenance

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