Senior Database Engineer

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.

How to Apply

To submit your application in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion or questions, please contact Amaan Kazmi via email at [email protected].

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.