Work Location - Sydney ONLY
As the Database Engineering Lead, you will balance technical leadership with hands-on execution, direct-managing a small team to optimize and scale our enterprise data platforms. In this role, you will evaluate, review, and manage complex database environments to ensure high availability, low latency, and automated repeatability across the enterprise. It’s an ideal opportunity for a technical expert looking to lead from the front while shaping Equifax’s data infrastructure
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and operationalise large-scale enterprise data solutions focused on high availability, low latency, and scalability.
Ensure all database environments are provisioned using automated and repeatable procedures.
Guide team members to build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns that adhere to engineering and security standards.
Establish system-wide monitoring, alerting, and dashboards using tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, Log Analytics, and DPA to meet published SLOs.
Drive technology transformation across existing and new data products while enforcing change, incident, and problem management processes.
Implement Lean practices across database operations to streamline workflows and eliminate waste.
Collaborate across organizational boundaries with leadership teams to support strategic enterprise technology goals.
What Experience You Need
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a related technical field (e.g., Physics or Mathematics), or equivalent practical experience.
10–15 years of experience in database administration, system administration, performance tuning, and 24/7 operational support for traditional databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, or MySQL).
Previous experience in leading technical teams of engineers.
4+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) analytical services (e.g., BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Cloud Data Fusion, Cloud Functions, or Cloud Composer).
Proven experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Python, or Chef) and using source code repositories (GitHub).
Demonstrated experience designing and building production data pipelines from ingestion to consumption within hybrid big data architectures.
Hands-on proficiency with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tooling and practices.
What Could Set You Apart
Strong experience in GCP Cloud platform
Hands-on experience with GKE and distributed databases such as SQL, Postgres, DB2
Practical background partnering with team to build resilient systems, operational capabilities, and automated monitoring standards.
Flexibility with working hours to collaborate effectively with distributed team members spread across the globe
We know great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday–Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely.
We are proud to hold a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We welcome people of all backgrounds, knowing that diverse perspectives spark the innovation we need to win.
Primary Location:
AUS-Sydney-Blue-StreetFunction:
Function - Tech Engineering and Service OpsSchedule:
Full timeSkills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10-15 years of experience in database administration, system administration, performance tuning, and 24/7 operational support
- Experience with traditional databases including SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
- Experience leading technical teams of engineers
- 4+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform analytical services
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Python, or Chef
- Experience using source code repositories such as GitHub
- Experience designing and building production data pipelines within hybrid big data architectures
- Hands-on proficiency with continuous integration and continuous delivery tooling and practices
- Strong experience with the GCP Cloud platform
- Hands-on experience with GKE and distributed databases such as SQL, PostgreSQL, or DB2
- Experience building resilient systems, operational capabilities, and automated monitoring standards
- Flexibility with working hours to collaborate with globally distributed team members
Equifax Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some contexts, profit-sharing or pension components. These are described as solid parts of the total package.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave for birth and non-birthing parents and adoption assistance. Company materials highlight these benefits as part of a family-supportive offering.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan choices, dental and vision options, FSAs/HSAs, and voluntary supplemental coverages enable customization. The company publishes plan summaries and SPDs to help compare cost and coverage by location and tier.
Equifax Inc. Insights
What We Do
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
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