Database Engineer

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• ASX Listed Global Company
• Innovative Software Engineering Company
• Sydney CBD Location

As a Database Engineer you will be responsible for the design, development and integration of complex database management systems to accommodate client user needs. As a member of the DevOps team, you will focus on Site Reliability Engineering activities including but not limited to building and implementing infrastructure tools, supporting the CI-CD platform through automating deployment and working together with development teams to build scalable processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and support scalable, redundant infrastructure using technologies utilised within the deployment pipeline (e.g. Python, Terraform, Shell, Groovy, Jenkins etc)
• Design scalable solutions that can seamlessly integrate with our CI-CD pipelines (experience with AWS, Azure, Containerisation, Image development (Docker and Machine), Infrastructure-As-Code)
• Incorporate database persistent/storage layer solutions into broader enterprise architectural solutions
• Improve existing infrastructure to incorporate latest technology best practices and cross application integrations
• Day-to-day collaboration with CI-CD Engineers, Quality Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Developers and project teams
• Orchestrate development, testing and pre-prod deployments
• Assist development teams with application performance issues related to database access
• Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines
• Responsible for network architecture design and implementation
• Produce clear documentation for delivered solutions
• Keep abreast of technology directions for data persistent e.g. relational, NoSQL, xml storage persistence
• Contributing to the development of policies and procedures governing corporate database operations and related issues

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• 7 years total experience
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps
• Cloud experience desired
• Experience with operations support (e.g. job monitors, error handling, environment creation, etc.)
• Experience supporting containerisation (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes etc.)
• Experience supporting CI-CD pipelines
• A leader and problem solver
• Be strong in troubleshooting technical issues, communicating and documenting procedures, and recommending architectural changes if necessary
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in an exciting, dynamic environment
• High energy; continuous desire to learn/grow; intellectual curiosity
• Self-sufficient, resourceful, able to work independently
• Not afraid to make mistakes; willing to find creative solutions to difficult problems
• Open-minded, hypothesis led, data-driven mindset

Our Company & Culture:

GBST is an Australian founded (and listed) technology provider that is a market leader in the financial services industry. Today GBST’s footprint is global, spanning the following locations: Australia, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, US and Vietnam. We provide a full range of solutions from front-end / digital and mobile through to back-office operations. We pride ourselves on our reputation of providing high quality, mission critical solutions for our clients where we enjoy a collaborative and close working relationship. Our clients service a diverse range of high profile brands within the banking, superannuation, custodians, funds management and stockbroking industries.

We at GBST are aware of the importance of developing our leaders for the future and as such, we are committed to investing in our talented people.

We pride ourselves on our diverse culture, and value our people that come from different backgrounds, ensuring individual ideas and thoughts are incorporated into our service delivery. Together we strive to deliver high quality results in all aspects of our workplace.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  Should you not receive a formal reply within 4 weeks, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.