Database Reliability Engineer

• Work with AWS PostgreSQL and modern cloud technologies
• Collaborative, improvement-focused team culture
• Attractive salary + additional annual leave

About the Company

This organisation is a trusted steward of nationally significant information and systems that support both government and the wider public. With a reputation for reliability and innovation, it enables important services and projects across the country. The culture is collaborative and improvement-focused, offering the chance to work with modern technologies on work that has real impact for New Zealand.

About the Role

As a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, you will manage and optimise AWS PostgreSQL databases, ensuring availability, security, and performance. You’ll collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, and product owners, delivering solutions through CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools. This is a hands-on, senior position with scope to influence best practices in database reliability.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimise AWS PostgreSQL databases for high availability and security
• Design and implement database solutions using AWS CDK and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product owners to deliver initiatives
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective measures
• Ensure data integrity through effective backup and recovery strategies

Skills & Experience Required

We’re looking for a senior professional with proven PostgreSQL expertise and strong AWS knowledge. You will bring:

• Experience as a Database Administrator focused on PostgreSQL in production environments
• Strong understanding of AWS services, such as RDS and Aurora
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools (CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform)
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with Agile, ideally with SAFe experience or certification

How to Apply: Click APPLY and include your CV and cover letter OR for further information contract Courtney at Courtney.Carlin@absoluteit.co.nz Reference number: 143376

Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

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