Database Designer
Core
Design, optimise, and maintain enterprise databases for critical national registry applications on AWS Aurora and PostgreSQL.
Role type
Senior Database Designer (IC)
Builds
Enterprise database schemas, indexes, and artefacts for government platforms
Domain
Government / Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)
Required skills
PostgreSQL schema design, query optimisation, AWS RDS Aurora, database performance monitoring, backup and recovery protocols, disaster management, infrastructure-as-code
Preferred skills
Agile methodology, emerging PostgreSQL features, code review, technical mentorship, change management
Technologies
AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS
Responsibilities
Design and implement database schemas, optimise queries and functions, monitor performance, establish backup and recovery protocols, collaborate with engineering teams, support disaster management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
