Senior AWS PostgreSQL Reliability Engineer

Randstad Digital New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital New Zealand is seeking a Senior Database Administrator specialized in PostgreSQL to design, implement, and manage AWS Aurora PostgreSQL databases. You will collaborate with DevOps, developers, and product teams to ensure high availability, security, and scalable data solutions.

The role emphasizes PostGIS, automation with CDK/Terraform, and strong DR planning. On-site NZ-based position with emphasis on production reliability and cross-functional work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of AWS database services (RDS/Aurora).
• Experience with PostGIS and geospatial data.
• Agile environment familiarity; SAFe certification preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Experience triaging production DB incidents and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimise AWS Aurora PostgreSQL databases for high availability and security.
• Design and implement database solutions using AWS Aurora PostgreSQL global databases with CDK and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support database needs and initiatives.
• Administer PostGIS and other extensions in AWS Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Maintain Postgres TLE scripts and configurations.
• Manage AWS resources with CDK/CloudFormation/Terraform in production.
• Design and maintain disaster recovery orchestration with automated DR testing.
• Monitor and benchmark database performance; build tooling for cluster-wide optimisation.
• Ensure data integrity with backup and recovery strategies.
• Provide production DB support and triage via tickets.
• Support legacy migrations and data integrity during restores.
• Assist cutover/go-live activities, including migrations and dry-runs.

Skills

PostgreSQL

AWS

PostGIS

Python

Bash

CI/CD

CDK

Terraform

AGILE/SAFe

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

CDK

CloudFormation

Terraform

RDS

Aurora

PostGIS

Job description

Randstad Digital New Zealand is seeking a Senior Database Administrator specialized in PostgreSQL to design, implement, and manage AWS Aurora PostgreSQL databases. You will collaborate with DevOps, developers, and product teams to ensure high availability, security, and scalable data solutions.

The role emphasizes PostGIS, automation with CDK/Terraform, and strong DR planning. On-site NZ-based position with emphasis on production reliability and cross-functional work.