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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Database Migration Specialist with strong hands-on expertise in AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to lead and execute database migration activities in collaboration with AWS Platform teams. The role will focus on migrating databases from on-premises and Azure SQL environments to AWS RDS while ensuring minimal downtime, data integrity, performance, and successful modernization outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and execute end-to-end database migration activities using AWS DMS.
• Migrate databases from on-premises and Azure SQL environments to AWS RDS.
• Utilize AWS DMS and DataSync to support database migration and data transfer activities.
• Assess existing database environments and develop appropriate migration strategies.
• Design and execute large-scale database migration plans with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with AWS Platform teams and other technical stakeholders throughout migration initiatives.
• Validate data integrity and completeness during and after migrations.
• Monitor migration performance and troubleshoot migration-related issues.
• Support database modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Perform post-migration validation, performance optimization, and production support.
• Document migration strategies, processes, configurations, and technical outcomes.
Required Qualifications
• 8-10+ years of experience in Database Administration, Database Migration, and Cloud Transformation projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS).
• Strong experience with AWS database services.
• Experience with AWS RDS.
• Experience migrating databases from on-premises environments to AWS.
• Experience migrating Azure SQL databases to AWS.
• Experience designing and executing end-to-end database migration projects.
• Strong understanding of database migration strategies, data integrity, performance, and minimal-downtime migration approaches.
• Experience working on cloud-based database modernization initiatives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with AWS Platform and cross-functional technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Azure Database services.
• Experience with AWS DataSync.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation and database modernization programs.