The Junior Database Administrator (Junior DBA) plays a key role in supporting the stability, performance, and security of Aristocrat’s CXS database environments.
This role supports the Database and Quality Assurance Manager in delivering Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). It ensures all database components are production-ready, optimised, and aligned with operational standards.
Working closely with QA, DevOps, Projects, and Operations, the Junior DBA helps validate database processes, solve issues, and contribute to long-term capacity and performance planning.
A core focus of the role is maintaining database reliability for customer venues and internal systems by supporting performance testing, security checks, documentation updates, and ongoing operational support.
What You'll DoAssist the Database & QA Manager with day-to-day database operations, OAT activities, and optimisation initiatives.
Assist in OAT activities to ensure every part of the database system meets operational readiness, supportability, and maintainability standards.
Validate that database operational procedures function accurately under production-like conditions.
Support performance and load testing to confirm the database can handle encouraged production volumes.
Support prioritisation by monitoring growth, analysing trends, and forecasting future requirements.
Provide first-level support for customer database issues, advancing where required.
Monitor database health, alerts, and routine checks to proactively identify performance risks or stability concerns.
Support the development of plans and recommendations for improving database stability, resilience, and performance.
Ensure all database security policies, permissions, and configurations are correctly applied and maintained.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of accurate documentation, including maintenance procedures, fix guides, and runbooks.
Assist with backup, restore, and disaster recovery testing to ensure availability and data integrity.
Collaborate with internal teams across QA, Projects, Technical, and Operations to resolve issues and continually improve database processes.
Participate in continuous learning and development to build technical capability in database administration.
Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
Proven background and understanding of SQL language.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to follow structured procedures and documentation.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams.
Proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL, monitoring tools, or database performance concepts (desirable).
Experience in a technical support, QA, or operations environment (desirable).
Experience with scripting JAVA and Bash (desirable).
Experience in multi-layer application development (desirable but not required).
Company Summary
Aristocrat Interactive
Aristocrat Interactive is Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s (ASX:ALL) regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) business and was formed in 2024 when the Anaxi and NeoGames businesses (Anaxi, NeoGames, Aspire Global, BtoBet, and Pariplay) came together. The business is an industry leader in content and technology solutions for online RMG, with a full-service offering that includes content, proprietary technology platforms and a range of value added services across iLottery, iGaming and Online Sports Betting (OSB).
About Aristocrat
Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a leading gaming content creation company powered by technology to deliver industry-leading casino games together with mobile games and online real money games, collectively entertaining millions of players worldwide, every day. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 8,500 people across the globe are united by our company mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.
Our Values
All about the Player
Talent Unleashed
Collective Brilliance
Good Business Good Citizen
Travel Expectations
NoneAdditional Information
This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.
Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment.
At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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Aristocrat Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
2 Drake Ave, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2113
