ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking experienced Senior Application Database Engineer who is responsible for understanding the application and how it interacts with the database, therefore enabling the database to be managed in accordance with the application requirements.

YOUR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the service(s) across the organization
Identifies and addresses risks with the operation of the service
Understands the end-to-end (E2E) technical service(s) including dependent components and infrastructure
Contributes to the identification of issues / incidents / events that impact agreed service KPIs, SLA's, Service Health as well as any 3rd party Service Providers.
Responsible for the successful resolution of critical, high, medium and low problems
Provides technical support and direction across service management processes including, incident, problem, change, configuration, capacity, continuity (DR), availability, asset, monitoring and alerting
Collaborate with Architects and Design Leads to ensure that projects are scoped in accordance with asset roadmaps and strategies
Ensure adequate communication, knowledge sharing and issue resolution across delivery and support teams
Ongoing Stakeholder Management & management of stakeholder expectations
Ensure appropriate capacity, risk and security monitoring, disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place across the portfolio, any issues are to be identified and remediated appropriately

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

4-6 years experience in Database Technology and delivery, with a strong background in the practical use, design and deployment of large-scale Database infrastructures
4-6 year's designing, building, managing and administering large scale Database (physical and virtual) environments
Deep experience and experience with the internals of how PostgreSQL works/functions and Postgres database configuration settings and how they interact to affect the overall database in a cloud context. Preference is AWS
Experience in application developments/ application design that have I/O interactions with the database.
Demonstrated ability to capture application/database metrics to pro-actively manage the overall environment
Demonstrated ability to triage and respond in a crisis with recommendations on resolving the crisis in relation to application database matters.
Demonstrated ability to manage pro-active actions to avoid future issues
Able to understand application architecture, how it interacts with the database and which parts could be problematic/require attention.
Experience with design, implementing and managing enterprise Database and application dependencies and toolsets
Experience with database optimization and tuning.
Strong business communication and interpersonal skills
Able to setup and run training/education sessions on how to best use the database to the application/run team(s)

THE BENEFITS AND PERKS

We appreciate and reward our colleagues who do great work every day – from excelling for our customers, to taking ownership of an issue to get it resolved. Here's how we support our people with a range of exclusive benefits.

1. Generous compensation and benefit package

Attractive salary
20-day paid annual leave and 7-day paid sick leave
13th month salary and Annual Performance Bonus
Premium healthcare for yourself and family members
Monthly allowance for team activities
Premium welcome kit and occasional gifts of appreciation
Extra benefits on your work anniversary

2. Exciting career and development opportunities

Large scale products with modern technologies in banking domain
Clear roadmap for career advancement in both technical and leadership pathways
Access to digital learning platform such as Udemy
Consistent and high-quality leadership training through the Distinctive Leadership program (DLP)
Specialist capabilities and accreditations in key skill areas such as Cloud Engineering, Digital, Data, Security and SREs (Site reliability engineers)
Sponsored English course with native teachers
Opportunity for training in Australia

3. Professional and engaging working environment

Hybrid working model and excellent work-life balance
State-of-the-art & modern Agile office
Food and beverages in the office pantry
Employee Assistance Program to improve your physical and mental health
Annual team activities and company events
A solid and talented team behind you – great people who love what they do

A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE WORKS BETTER FOR EVERYONE

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their true authentic selves at NAB. With our focus on inclusion and diversity, and in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups, NAB is a place where First Nations colleagues, colleagues of all genders, sexualities and ages, carers and colleagues with disability, and colleagues from all cultures, races and religions have the opportunity to thrive, connect and grow.

We are intent on providing an environment where you can work your way. Ask about our many flexible work options and please let us know if we can provide any adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

CLOUD-FIRST

NAB is undergoing an exciting Cloud First technology transformation by taking advantage of the latest tools and techniques used by leading technology and digital companies globally. But it's not just about the Tech, we are also investing heavily in our people, so if you have an appetite to learn, grow and elevate others around you, this is the place for you!

If this excites you, let's have a chat over a cup of coffee!

Senior Database Engineer (PostgreSQL) - Technology Risk