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Leidos

Database Engineer – Microsoft SQL

Leidos

Database Engineer in the Digital Modernisation Division developing automated database operations and optimising Microsoft SQL environments for Leidos Australia.

Posted 7/2/2026contractCanberra • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, query development, and performance optimization, alongside strong automation skills using scripting languages. Collaborates effectively across teams to deliver secure and reliable database solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Microsoft SQL Server AdministrationSQL Query DevelopmentDatabase Performance OptimizationAutomation and ScriptingCI/CD Pipeline Implementation

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Hard Skills
Database AdministrationQuery TuningIndexing StrategiesData ModellingBackup/RecoveryHigh AvailabilityStored ProceduresData ProcessesPerformance OptimizationCapacity Planning
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborative Mindset
Tools & Technologies
PowerShellPythonBashVersion Control Practices
Certifications & Qualifications
Baseline Level Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Database OperationsEnterprise Data PlatformsAutomated SolutionsMonitoringDeployment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
MS SQL ServerPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated solutions supporting database operations including provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
  • Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure availability, performance, security, and integrity of enterprise data platforms
  • Monitor and optimise database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and capacity planning
  • Implement automation within CI/CD pipelines to enable consistent and repeatable database deployments
  • Collaborate across engineering, data, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated, reliable, and secure database solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, including database administration, query development, and performance optimisation
  • Strong SQL expertise, with the ability to write, troubleshoot, and optimise queries, stored procedures, and data processes
  • Solid understanding of database fundamentals such as data modelling, indexing, backup/recovery, and high availability
  • Experience with automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Python, or Bash), including exposure to CI/CD and version control practices
  • Collaborative mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills across database and automation environments.
  • This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to gain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement