Senior AWS PostgreSQL Engineer - Global DB & SAFe Agile

Randstad Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Group in Auckland seeks a Senior Database Engineer focused on AWS and PostgreSQL to join a fast-paced, SAFe-enabled team. You will manage, secure, and optimize global databases, implement IaC, and support migrations with reliability engineering best practices.

The role requires strong database administration skills, PostGIS knowledge, and experience with AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, and incident response. On-site work in Auckland with occasional outside-hours support.

Qualifications

• Extensive PostgreSQL and AWS experience with database administration and reliability focus.
• IaC experience with CDK, CloudFormation or Terraform in production environments.
• Knowledge of PostGIS and geospatial data handling.
• Agile environment experience; SAFe familiarity is highly desirable.
• Strong incident resolution skills and data security practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize AWS Aurora PostgreSQL/global databases for high availability and security.
• Design and implement database solutions in AWS using IaC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Triage production incidents, diagnose query issues, and manage disaster recovery orchestration.
• Monitor performance, benchmark workloads, and administer PostGIS and related extensions.
• Support legacy migrations and participate in go-live activities, occasionally outside business hours.

Skills

PostgreSQL expertise

AWS services expertise

SAFe/Agile familiarity

Incident resolution

Data security practices

Tools

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Terraform

PostGIS

Job description

Randstad Group in Auckland seeks a Senior Database Engineer focused on AWS and PostgreSQL to join a fast-paced, SAFe-enabled team. You will manage, secure, and optimize global databases, implement IaC, and support migrations with reliability engineering best practices.

The role requires strong database administration skills, PostGIS knowledge, and experience with AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, and incident response. On-site work in Auckland with occasional outside-hours support.