Senior Database Administrator

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Talent is searching for an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our QLD State Government client based in Brisbane CBD on a contract until 30th Nov 2026.

// Senior Database Administrator
// Contract till Nov 2026 & $1030 daily rate!
// Exp w/Azure SQL, DevOps & Pipeline Deployment (YAML)

The role:
Specialist database administration capability is required to support the delivery of a key project and to maintain continuity of critical database services during a period of reduced internal team capacity.

The role requires experience in Azure SQL Managed Instance deployment and migration activities, implementation of database CI/CD and source control processes (including YAML-based deployment pipelines), and the provision of operational database administration services in production environments.

About the Role

  • The role will support the following DBA team activities:
  • Successful migration of database workloads associated with the IOMS Evolve project to Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • Stabilisation and optimisation of cloud-hosted database environments following migration
  • Implementation of controlled database deployment and release processes using CI/CD and source control practices, including YAML-based deployment pipelines
  • Ongoing delivery of BAU database administration services to maintain system availability, performance and reliability during the project delivery period

Required Knowledge and Capabilities

  • Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and Azure database platforms in enterprise environments
  • Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance deployments, migrations and post-migration support activities
  • Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, performance tuning, monitoring and high availability practices
  • Experience implementing and supporting database CI/CD and source control processes, including YAML-based deployment pipelines
  • Experience managing database schema changes and deployments across development, test and production environments
  • Knowledge of database security principles and operational governance practices
  • Experience supporting production systems within complex operational and project delivery environments
  • Solid experience and advanced skills in supporting enterprise Microsoft SQL Server environments, including strong Transactional SQL programming and script writing
  • Experience in the Microsoft Business Intelligence suite, including SSRS, SSAS and SSIS
  • Demonstrated skills in database analysis, design and implementation of complex information technology systems, particularly in an applications development and database environment.

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