Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years. In Australia and New Zealand, Bupa supports more than 5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, rehabilitation, dental, optical, medical, hearing and medical visa services.

Help transform the health of millions of people!

Reporting to our Wintel Infrastructure Manager we have a permanent opportunity for a SQL DBA to join our team.  You’ll be responsible for the support and maintenance of Bupa’s Microsoft SQL estate, bring your strong MS SQL skills to the role. You will also need to want to cross skill in other database technologies, particularly within Azure. 

You’ll be accountable for ongoing management of all production and non-production databases and database environments across the ANZ Market Unit, both on premise and cloud instances of databases. Perform standard DBA activities including performance tuning, upgrades, patching, lifecycle, data migrations and maintenance of documentation. Providing SME technical support, design services, and consultation relating to infrastructure, architecture, access control, data movement, ETL, and synchronisation related activities and services. 

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Industry based certifications relating to the Microsoft SQL Azure database and related technologies stacks 
• 3-5 years industry experience in a similar role 
• Experience with Microsoft Bicep and/or Terraform deploying Azure services or equivalent cloud 
• Experience in CICD practices and Microsoft Azure Devops 
• Deploy and maintain all database software to internal standards 
• Maintain all security patch levels in compliance with Bupa SLA’s 
• Perform development environment refreshes 
• Carry out DR testing for databases including maintaining technical recovery process documentation 
• Monitor and manage backups of critical databases including periodic test restorations 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on production 
• Continuous service improvement of the Database environments through activities such as automation and orchestration. 

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, a range of Bupa benefits and flexible working/ work from home, you’ll be challenged and encouraged to innovate. You will collaborate strongly with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect, and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.

• Discount on our health insurance, travel, car, home, contents, and pet insurance products as well as Bupa services such as Dental and Optical
• A ‘People First’ wellness program – SMILE. Provides a range of services such as health coaches, annual skin checks and flu vaccinations, assistance with nutrition, mental and general well-being guides, and product discounts. You will feel happier & healthier for working at Bupa!

At Bupa, we are striving to create and sustain a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.