Senior PostgreSQL DBA & Database Systems Architect

ALOIS UK; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOIS Australia seeks a seasoned Database Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA) to join our Sydney delivery for enterprise-scale data platforms. You will design, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL architectures, implement HA/DR, replication, backup strategies, and contribute to governance and automation across live systems.

Requirements include 10+ years in database engineering, 5+ years PostgreSQL in enterprise environments, Linux, scripting (Python/PowerShell), and experience with CI/CD and infrastructure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of database administration and engineering experience.
• 5+ years of advanced PostgreSQL administration in enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL architecture, HA/DR, backups, and security.
• Experience with Linux, scripting, and IaC/CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PostgreSQL database architectures aligned with enterprise standards.
• Deliver upgrades, migrations, and modernisation initiatives.
• Implement HA, DR, replication, backups, and recovery solutions.
• Produce architecture, design, and operational documentation.

Skills

PostgreSQL Expertise

SQL Performance Tuning

Linux Administration

Shell Scripting

Monitoring & Observability

Backup & Recovery

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Job description

ALOIS Australia seeks a seasoned Database Engineer (PostgreSQL DBA) to join our Sydney delivery for enterprise-scale data platforms. You will design, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL architectures, implement HA/DR, replication, backup strategies, and contribute to governance and automation across live systems.

Requirements include 10+ years in database engineering, 5+ years PostgreSQL in enterprise environments, Linux, scripting (Python/PowerShell), and experience with CI/CD and infrastructure