AddressWe are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud.
The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be.
At HCLTech Australia, we value the unique perspective and contributions of all individual and we actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role.
Are you ready to be an important part of this ever-transformational journey?
Role Overview
Purpose:
The primary purpose of this role is to support the delivery of reliable, high performance relational database management systems for Allianz's core business applications. This role requires the design creation and maintenance of application databases as well schema design and Oracle optimisation of the data within.
Key competences:
- Expert experience in implementation and running of a primary database technology (DB2) and familiar with principals applied to other relational database systems (Oracle).
- Demonstrated evidence of technical proficiency with Postgres and exposure to Comvault backup solution.
- Exposure to Database on Cloud, either Azure or AWS.
- Experience applying CI/CD automation within the database managed environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relational database design, data modelling, performance monitoring and tuning.
- Demonstrated experience in use of associated Database programming languages
- Highly developed 'first principles' problem-solving skills, combined with a curious and creative mind-set.
- Proven analytical and critical thinking capability to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends and links that inform judgements and solutions.
- Demonstrated evidence of technical proficiency in the use of Windows Clustering, Windows Shell Scripting and Unix Korn Shell Scripting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness and flexibility to work outside of standard office hours, and on weekends as required.
Specific activities required:
- Install and configure database systems and associated objects, patches, and upgrades in response to evolving user requirements or new projects and initiatives.
- Manage the development, testing and production of database environments.
- Conduct all aspects of capacity planning, performance monitoring, reporting, and tuning of relational databases to optimise operations and mitigate risk of business disruption.
- Perform backup and recovery of relevant databases on a periodic basis in line with business continuity and contingency plan.
- Liaise with application users to confirm requirements for system, backup, and other requirements.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures governing Allianz database operations and related issues.
- Undertake migration of data between nonproduction environments and production applications, employing effective segregation of duties.
- Implement and audit database security and ensure that data in all environments complies with Allianz Australia Security standards and other regulatory requirements, including but not limited to privacy requirements.
- Key Stakeholders and Relationship
- Internal
- Business Stakeholders: Consult and collaborate with business users to confirm system, backup, and other requirements.
- Project teams: Work with project teams as required to provide database related support to successful delivery of planned objectives.
- External
- Consultants and Service Providers: Engage with external consultants to deliver projects as required.
- Internal
Why Us
We are one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world, with offices in 50+ countries across the globe and 219,000 employees
- Our company is extremely diverse with 165 nationalities represented
- We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe
- We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life integration and real flexibility
- We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees
- We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 17 countries, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect
Equality & Opportunity for All
Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, colour, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law.
