AWS Database Migration Architect

About the role

As an AWS Database Migration Architect, you will make an impact by driving enterprise database modernization and migration to AWS, leading the design and execution of complex, heterogeneous migrations. You will architect resilient, high-performance cloud database solutions, implement database Dev Ops practices, and ensure operational excellence. Your work will directly impact platform stability, scalability, and long-term cloud adoption. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Associate Director.

• Lead end-to-end heterogeneous database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), including full load and CDC strategies.
• Assess source and target databases (Oracle, DB2 LUW, SQL Server, Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL) and design optimized migration strategies.
• Execute pre-migration readiness: connectivity validation, sizing, parameter tuning, character sets and collations, LOB handling, constraints, and triggers.
• Perform schema conversions using SCT and integrate with DMS for complete migration workflows.
• Validate migration cutovers through data reconciliation, checksum/row count verification, and rollback strategies.
• Architect, deploy, and support Amazon Aurora (Postgre
  
  SQL/MySQL) and RDS (MySQL/Postgre
  
  SQL/SQL Server), leveraging features such as Global Database, read replicas, and high availability.
• Apply strong DBA fundamentals, including performance tuning, security hardening, backup/restore, monitoring, and HA/DR strategies.
• Implement Database Dev Ops using Liquibase: change logs (XML/SQL/YAML/JSON), versioning, rollback strategies, and controlled releases.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines integrating Liquibase using Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops.
• Ensure secure and compliant operations with IAM, KMS, AWS Secrets Manager, Cloud Watch, and Performance Insights.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Plano, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

• 10+ years of experience in database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or platform architecture.
• Hands‑on expertise with AWS DMS and AWS SCT for heterogeneous database migrations.
• Proven experience with Liquibase and database Dev Ops automation.
• Strong experience designing and supporting Aurora MySQL, Aurora Postgre
  
  SQL, RDS MySQL, RDS Postgre
  
  SQL, and RDS SQL Server in production environments.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise database platforms including Oracle and DB2 LUW.
• Strong understanding of database performance tuning, security, backup/restore, and high availability architectures.

• Experience with Sybase database administration.
• Background in AIX administration.
• IBM Certified Database Administrator certification.
• Sybase Database Certification or equivalent enterprise database credentials.

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.