DevOps/DBA Engineer

DevOps / DBA Engineer – PostgreSQL | Terraform | Cloud

·      Melbourne Preferred

·      Contract Opportunity

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced DevOps / DBA Engineer to join a large-scale enterprise transformation program. This role combines database administration, automation, and cloud infrastructure engineering within a fast-paced, high-availability environment.

You will play a key role in managing and optimising PostgreSQL environments, supporting CI/CD delivery pipelines, and driving infrastructure automation across cloud platforms. This position suits someone hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in complex enterprise environments with production support responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

·       Administer, maintain, and optimise PostgreSQL databases across multiple environments

·       Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins

·       Build and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

·       Implement automation using Ansible and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl

·       Support and maintain cloud-based environments across AWS or Azure

·       Troubleshoot database, infrastructure, and deployment issues

·       Contribute to environment stability, performance tuning, and security hardening

·       Participate in an on-call support rotation

·       Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams to support smooth releases and operational readiness

Required Skills & Experience

·       Strong PostgreSQL DBA experience including administration, tuning, replication, backup, and restore

·       Solid DevOps engineering background within enterprise environments

·       Hands-on experience with:

• Terraform
• Jenkins
• Ansible
• Bash, Python, or Perl scripting

·       Minimum 2 years’ experience working with AWS or Azure

·       Experience supporting critical production systems, including on-call support

·       Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

·       Experience within large enterprise or regulated environments

·       Exposure to containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

·       Experience with monitoring and observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch

If you are a strong DevOps/DBA Engineer looking for your next enterprise engagement, apply now.