Migration DBA / DBA Architect

Burnett Specialists
Houston, United States of America
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 156K

Job location

Remote
Houston, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Backup Devices
Data Migration
Database Security
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Identity and Access Management
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Azure
Oracle
Oracle Applications
Performance Tuning
Query Optimization
PL-SQL
SQL Databases
T-SQL
Cloud Platform System
System Availability
Indexer
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloudformation
Database Migration
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
QlikView
Cloudwatch
Terraform

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Migration DBA / DBA Architect to lead enterprise database migration initiatives from Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI) environments to AWS Oracle RDS platforms.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on end-to-end migration execution including assessment, schema conversion, data migration, cutover planning, optimization, security hardening, and post-migration production support.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in both SQL Server and Oracle database administration, along with strong experience using AWS migration tools and cloud infrastructure services., * Lead Azure SQL MI / SQL Server to AWS Oracle RDS migration projects

  • Conduct migration discovery, assessments, and planning activities
  • Perform schema and code conversion from T-SQL to PL/SQL
  • Execute data migration, replication, validation, and cutover activities
  • Optimize Oracle database performance post-migration
  • Configure and manage AWS RDS environments including:
  • Monitoring
  • Backups
  • High Availability / Disaster Recovery (HA/DR)
  • Implement database security and compliance best practices
  • Develop migration runbooks, rollback procedures, and operational documentation
  • Support production hypercare and transition-to-support activities

Requirements

Do you have experience in Technical documentation?, * 8+ years of DBA experience in enterprise environments

  • Strong hands-on experience with both:
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Oracle Database Administration
  • Proven experience migrating Azure SQL MI or SQL Server workloads to AWS Oracle RDS
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
  • AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
  • Strong expertise in:
  • T-SQL
  • PL/SQL
  • Query optimization
  • Indexing and performance tuning
  • Experience supporting:
  • HA/DR strategies
  • Backup and recovery
  • Monitoring and alerting
  • Database security best practices
  • Working knowledge of AWS services including:
  • RDS
  • IAM
  • KMS
  • CloudWatch
  • VPC
  • Security Groups
  • Experience creating migration documentation, cutover plans, and rollback strategies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with migration tools such as:
  • Qlik Replicate
  • Precisely
  • Ispirer
  • Experience with CDC replication or low-downtime migrations
  • Terraform or CloudFormation experience
  • Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or automation frameworks
  • Compliance experience with SOX, PCI, HIPAA, or regulated environments
  • Understanding of Oracle licensing models (BYOL vs. License Included)

Benefits & conditions

$60 - $75 an hour - Temporary

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