Senior Database Administrator (Postgre) - Digital Identity & Access

Posted:
7/15/2026, 4:49:57 PM

Location(s):
Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam ⋅ Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Job Posting End Date:

Closing Date: 23 July 2026

Worker Type:

Maximum Term/Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

ABOUT THE JOB

This is an opportunity to work on the Digital Identity platform that acts as an enabler for all NAB’s digital channels and constitutes the InfoSec platform for key initiatives such as Open Banking which signals the first step into the implementation of CDR here in Australia and will form a blueprint for CDR implementations into other industries in the coming years.

In addition to your strong technical capability, you will be a proven team player, independent thinker and have a collaborative attitude towards your work and colleagues.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Manage and support enterprise database platforms (primarily PostgreSQL) in a highly available environment   

  • Perform database performance tuning, optimization and capacity management   

  • Support database deployments, upgrades and migrations across environments 

  • Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents in production (including on-call support)   

  • Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to improve reliability, scalability and automation 

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of database standards, practices and tooling 

 

MANDATORY TECHNICAL SKILLS 

  • 7+ years’ experience as a DBA with PostgreSQL (or similar relational databases)   

  • Proven experience supporting high-volume, critical production systems 

  • Strong experience in enterprise directory and identity data platforms such as Active Directory, Oracle Unified Directory, ForgeRock OpenDJ, Ping Directory Services or eTrust/CA Directory 

  • Solid experience in database performance tuning, troubleshooting and optimisation   

  • Experience managing large-scale, highly available production database systems   

  • Strong Linux/Unix system administration skills   

  • Experience with database deployment, migration and lifecycle management 

NICE-TO-HAVE TECHNICAL SKILLS 

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)   

  • Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)   

  • Knowledge of Identity & Access Management (OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, SAML)   

  • Experience with enterprise security concepts (TLS, PKI, networking)   

  • Scripting skills (Bash or similar) 

THE BENEFITS AND PERKS 

We appreciate and reward our colleagues who do great work every day – from excelling for our customers, to taking ownership of an issue to get it resolved. Here’s how we support our people with a range of exclusive benefits. 

 

1. Generous compensation and benefit package  

  • Attractive salary  

  • 20-day paid annual leave and 7-day paid sick leave 

  • 13th month salary and Annual Performance Bonus 

  • Premium healthcare for yourself and family members 

  • Monthly allowance for team activities 

  • Premium welcome kit and occasional gifts of appreciation 

  • Extra benefits on your work anniversary 

 

2. Exciting career and development opportunities   

  • Large scale products with modern technologies in banking domain 

  • Clear roadmap for career advancement in both technical and leadership pathways 

  • Access to digital learning platform such as Udemy 

  • Consistent and high-quality leadership training through the Distinctive Leadership program (DLP) 

  • Specialist capabilities and accreditations in key skill areas such as Cloud Engineering, Digital, Data, Security and SREs (Site reliability engineers) 

  • Sponsored English course with native teachers 

  • Opportunity for training in Australia 

 

3. Professional and engaging working environment   

  • Hybrid working model and excellent work-life balance 

  • State-of-the-art & modern Agile office 

  • Food and beverages in the office pantry 

  • Employee Assistance Program to improve your physical and mental health 

  • Annual team activities and company events 

  • A solid and talented team behind you – great people who love what they do 

 

A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE WORKS BETTER FOR EVERYONE 

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their true authentic selves at NAB. With our focus on inclusion and diversity, and in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups, NAB is a place where First Nations colleagues, colleagues of all genders, sexualities and ages, carers and colleagues with disability, and colleagues from all cultures, races and religions have the opportunity to thrive, connect and grow. 

We are intent on providing an environment where you can work your way. Ask about our many flexible work options and please let us know if we can provide any adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

 

CLOUD-FIRST  

NAB is undergoing an exciting "Cloud First" technology transformation by taking advantage of the latest tools and techniques used by leading technology and digital companies globally. But it’s not just about the Tech, we are also investing heavily in our people, so if you have an appetite to learn, grow and elevate others around you, this is the place for you!  

 

If this excites you, let's have a chat over a cup of coffee! 

It's more than just a career at NAB!

We believe in people with people and dreams, and we want you to achieve your aspirations. More than just a career, NAB Vietnam offers you a flexibility to balance your work - life, the opportunity to grow as professionals, people and a complete set of well-being offerings. If you have an appetite to learn, grow and elevate others around you, this is the place for you.

 

IT'S MORE THAN MONEY

We naturally also provide a very competitive remuneration package but a career with us is about a lot more than money. We believe in people with ideas and dreams, and we want you to achieve your aspirations. We will work together to deliver exceptional products and outcomes that push the limits of our own aspirations. Our passion for creating value and exceeding our customers' expectations means we are constantly striving to redefine our standards of excellence. You will have our backing to develop and our encouragement to explore, realize and reach your full potential.

National Australia Bank

Website: https://nab.com.au/

Headquarter Location: Docklands, Victoria, Australia

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1858

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Banking ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ FinTech ⋅ Lending ⋅ Payments

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas