When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.
In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.
Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more.
www.asx.com.au/about/careers/a-great-place-to-work
We are more than a securities exchange!The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines.
We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.
We’re proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we’re committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Your Team:
The Hosting Database team is part of Technology Infrastructure. We are responsible for the operational support and management of business-critical database applications across ASX across SQL Server, Oracle, Netezza, AWS Aurora and other platforms.
We provide database design, deployment and project support for critical projects. We are currently expanding our AWS Aurora and RDS database footprint, which is providing an exciting opportunity for team members to build their cloud skills.
Your responsibilities:
Design and build scalable and secure database solutions using Oracle, SQL Server and other platforms
Investigate and resolve database operational issues for business-critical systems, working as part of a 24/7 support roster
Provide technical leadership, including mentoring team members and making proposals for improvement to stakeholders.
Apply technical expertise to maintain and optimise databases, including
Drive the adoption of tools and automated processes for effective database management and delivery.
Ensure database operational procedures and documentation are current and effective.
Must have:
Deep technical expertise in Oracle Database architecture and internals
Extensive experience as an Oracle database administrator in a corporate environment
Some experience supporting at least one of SQL Server, Amazon Aurora/RDS, PostgreSQL or Netezza
Practical experience of building and migrating Oracle and/or SQL Server databases
Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
Nice to have:
Financial services industry experience or knowledge
Experience with Amazon RDS/Aurora, CloudWatch and other relevant AWS services
Familiarity with Windows Server and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Oracle, AWS, Microsoft or other relevant certifications
We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria of this role.
If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at [email protected].
At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.
We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.
Skills Required
- Recent experience as a project database administrator in a corporate environment
- Practical experience of building and migrating to AWS Aurora/RDS environments, ideally using PostgreSQL
- Strong technical skills in database design, deployment and support
- Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions in a cloud environment
What We Do
ASX is one of the world’s top ten exchanges. As a full-service exchange, we offer trading, clearing, settlement, market insights, connectivity, and depository services across all major asset classes including equities, derivatives, ETFs, options, and managed funds. With a total market capitalisation of around $1.5 trillion, ASX is home to some of the world’s leading resource, finance, and technology companies. Our $47 trillion interest rate derivatives market is the largest in Asia and among the biggest in the world. ASX’s network and data centre (The Australian Liquidity Centre) provides a world class financial infrastructure and access to Australia’s largest pools of liquidity.
