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# SQL Developer (Azure Database Migration) - w2

- **Company:** Sidram Technologies
- **Location:** Princeton, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Legacy Database, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Database Development, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Scripting, Sql Server Database Administration, Sybase, Database Migration, Containerization, Bicep, Terraform
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/afbc4bfd-310a-4164-b92f-3de89bbefb97/sql-developer-azure-database-migration-w

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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.