SQL Developer (Azure Database Migration) - w2

• We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server Azure Database Migration Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server

  database modernization

  and enterprise-scale migrations.

• The role involves migrating legacy Sybase databases to SQL Server (on premise) and modernizing on prem SQL Server workloads to Microsoft Azure.

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database architecture

  performance optimization

  migration planning

  and cloud-native database solutions., * Database Migration Modernization Lead and execute database migrations from Sybase (ASE IQ) to Microsoft SQL Server.

• Perform on premises SQL Server to Azure migrations (IaaS PaaS).

• Analyze legacy database schemas

  objects

  and code redesign where required for SQL Server Azure compatibility.

• Identify and mitigate migration risks

  including data integrity

  downtime

  and performance issues.

• 8 - 10 years of hands-on experience in SQL Server database administration and development.
• Strong experience in Sybase to SQL Server migration projects.
• Proven expertise in On prem SQL Server to Azure cloud migrations.

• Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture

  tuning

  and troubleshooting.

• Strong experience with database migration tools (DMA

  DMS

  SSMA

  custom scripts).

• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL services and cloud database architecture.
• Technical Proficiency SQL Server (On Prem) Installation| configuration| upgrades| patching Azure SQL (PaaS IaaS)Backup| recovery| and disaster recovery strategies Monitoring and performance tuning Data validation and reconciliation post-migration

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure Certifications (AZ 104

  DP 300

  AZ 305 preferred)

• Experience with DevOps CI CD pipelines for databases

• Knowledge of containerization or infrastructure-as-code (ARM

  Bicep

  Terraform) is a plus

• Strong documentation and communication skills