Join our Database Engineering team as a Senior Database Engineering Specialist and help shape the future of cloud migration and platform resiliency. In this role, you’ll design, support, and optimize critical database environments across cloud and on-prem platforms while partnering with stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing solutions. We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on expert who thrives in complex environments, drives outcomes, and brings deep experience with modern database technologies. If you’re excited to influence large-scale transformation and support mission-critical applications, we’d love to hear from you.

• Provides advanced level DBA services and performs physical database design and development for large business applications and databases.
• Develops and maintains database logs and bug lists. Understands the business requirements for applications and implements supporting database technical capabilities.
• Performs database administration for mid-tier server databases. Performs day to day monitoring and optimizing, and provides developer support for creation of databases, tables, and indexes. Builds backup and recovery jobs.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, processes, and technologies. Utilizes logical models to ensure efficient and reliable database performance.
• Reviews application designs for compliance with production acceptance requirements. Develops and maintains policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of a database.
• Trains and mentors staff. Resolves complex issues elevated from staff with less experience.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years database administrator, data modeling, business systems analyst, development, or related work experience.
• Expertise with Cloud Based, relational and non-relational, database products such as- PostgresSQL, MySQL, MSSQL Server, Oracle, Neptune, MariaDB, DocumentDB, Aurora (PosgrsSQL and/or MySQL), Redshift, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, etc.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.