Senior Database & Middleware Administrator

Coforge; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider based in Brisbane is looking for a Senior Database and Middleware Administrator to manage and optimize enterprise databases and middleware platforms. The role involves ensuring high availability, performance, security, and reliability of critical systems. Ideal candidates will have 5-10+ years of DBA experience, strong SQL tuning skills, and hands-on experience with middleware technologies like WebLogic and IBM MQ. Proficiency in scripting and experience in production environments is required.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of DBA and middleware administration experience.
• Strong SQL tuning, HA/DR configuration, and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with WebLogic, IBM MQ, and Oracle SOA Suite.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and maintain Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL databases.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and execute database tuning.
• Manage database users, roles, privileges, and security policies.
• Administer middleware platforms like SOA Suite, IBM MQ, and WebLogic.
• Implement HA/DR solutions such as Oracle Data Guard and SQL Always On.

Skills

Oracle

My SQL

SOA Suite

IBM MQ

WebLogic

Scripting (Shell/Python/PowerShell)

Job description

Role - Senior Database and Middleware Administrator

Skills - Oracle, My SQL, SOA Suite, IBM MQ, WebLogic

Duration - Permanent

Location - Brisbane

Role Summary

Responsible for managing and optimizing enterprise databases (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL) and middleware platforms (Oracle SOA Suite, IBM MQ, WebLogic). Ensures high availability, performance, security, and reliability of mission‑critical systems through strong administration, tuning, automation, and HA/DR practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and maintain Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL databases.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and execute database tuning and capacity planning.
• Manage database users, roles, privileges, and security policies.
• Administer middleware platforms including SOA Suite, IBM MQ, and WebLogic.
• Support deployments, monitor queues/JVM health, and resolve integration or messaging issues.
• Implement and manage HA/DR solutions such as Oracle Data Guard and SQL Always On.
• Execute backup/restore strategies and conduct regular DR testing.
• Optimize SQL queries, indexes, storage, and middleware performance (JVM, threads, pools).
• Develop automation scripts and maintain documentation, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, certificate management, and governance controls.

Skills & Experience

• 5–10+ years of DBA and middleware administration experience.
• Strong SQL tuning, HA/DR configuration, and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with WebLogic, IBM MQ, Oracle SOA Suite.
• Proficiency in Shell/Python/PowerShell scripting.
• Experience supporting Production environments with on‑call duties.