Senior Database Engineer

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

Senior Database Engineer (AWS & PostgreSQL)

The Role

We are seeking a permanent Senior Database Engineer to join a well-established, environmentally focused organization based in Auckland. Combining DevOps and infrastructure engineering, you will manage, secure, and optimize complex database environments. This role requires a pragmatic professional comfortable working in a fast-paced team that utilizes the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Key Duties

• Database Management: Manage, maintain, and optimize AWS Aurora PostgreSQL global databases to ensure high availability and security.
• Cloud Engineering: Design and implement database solutions in AWS using CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Production Support: Triage and resolve production database incidents, diagnose query issues, and maintain disaster recovery orchestration.
• System Optimization: Monitor and benchmark database performance, and administer PostGIS and trusted language extensions (TLE).
• Migration & Delivery: Support legacy system migrations and participate in cutover and go-live activities (occasionally outside standard business hours).

Skills & Experience Required

• Core Experience: Extensive background as a Database Administrator or Reliability Engineer with a strong focus on PostgreSQL and AWS services (e.g., RDS, Aurora).
• Infrastructure as Code: Practical experience managing AWS resources using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform in production environments.
• Specialized Knowledge: Experience with spatial databases and geospatial data, particularly PostGIS, along with database automation scripting (Python, Bash).
• Delivery Methodology: Experience operating within an Agile environment, with familiarity or certification in SAFe highly desirable.
• Problem Solving: Excellent incident resolution skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and knowledge of data security practices[cite: 14].

Please Note:

We are unfortunately unable to offer work visa sponsorship for this position, for overseas applicants. To be considered, you must currently reside in New Zealand and hold valid working rights.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.