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The Role: AWS Database Migration & Modernization Expert

We're seeking a highly skilled and visionary AWS Database Expert to lead critical database migration, modernization, and management initiatives. You'll be the go-to guru for transforming on-premise databases (especially MS SQL Server ) into highly performant, scalable, and cost-effective solutions on AWS, with a strong focus on Amazon Aurora Postgre SQL . You'll also champion database modernization, refactoring applications to harness the full power of AWS services like Amazon Dynamo DB .

- Lead Database Migrations: Spearhead end-to-end migrations of on-premise databases (primarily MS SQL Server) to Amazon Aurora Postgre SQL using AWS DMS, SCT, and best practices.
- Drive Database Modernization: Architect and implement database modernization strategies, refactoring solutions for optimal performance and scalability on AWS (e.g., relational to Dynamo DB, leveraging serverless options).
- AWS Database Management: Design, deploy, and manage robust AWS database solutions (RDS Aurora, Postgre SQL, Dynamo DB, etc.), ensuring high availability, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Optimize & Secure: Implement monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and security best practices for AWS databases.
- Technical Leadership: Act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing guidance on AWS database best practices to clients and internal teams.
- Documentation & Best Practices: Develop comprehensive documentation, migration plans, and operational playbooks.
- Stay Current: Keep ahead of the curve with emerging AWS database technologies and industry trends.





Your Expertise & Qualifications (Must-Haves):

- 5+ years of hands-on database administration, design, and development experience.
- Deep, proven expertise in AWS database services: Amazon RDS (Aurora Postgre SQL is key!), Postgre SQL, and Amazon Dynamo DB.
- Demonstrable experience migrating MS SQL Server to Amazon Aurora Postgre SQL (hands-on with AWS DMS & SCT).
- Strong SQL, T-SQL, and PL/pg SQL proficiency for schema conversion and development.
- Expertise in database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of AWS cloud fundamentals (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Cloud Watch).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with other AWS data services (Redshift, Document DB, Elasti Cache).
- Familiarity with Dev Ops and CI/CD for databases.
- Work on challenging, cutting-edge cloud database projects.
- Be part of a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking team.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and AWS certification support.
- Make a tangible impact on our clients' cloud success stories.

Seniority level
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type
- Employment typeFull-time

Job function
- Job functionConsulting
- IndustriesFinancial Services, Retail, and Telecommunications

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Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico 1 month ago

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