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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Migration Engineer - **Company:** TechSpace Solutions Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, .NET Core, Database Optimization, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Route53, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Vmware - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/738b956d-a645-4b2c-8bba-40e3d022b25c ## About the Role * AWS Migration Framework Deep understanding of the Assess Mobilize Migrate & Modernize phases and the 7 R's migration strategies (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, Retain, Relocate) * AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) Primary tool for lift-and-shift rehosting of VMware VMs and physical servers to EC2; experience with replication agents, launch templates, and cutover workflows * AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) Hands-on experience with DMS for SQL Server migrations, including Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) for heterogeneous migrations * AWS Migration Hub Familiarity with tracking migration progress across multiple tools and integrating partner tools * VMware-to-AWS migration Experience with AWS MGN, VM Import/Export, and optionally AWS Transform for VMware workloads Infrastructure & IaC Skills * Terraform Strong proficiency for provisioning landing zones, VPCs, subnets, security groups, IAM roles, and target-state infrastructure on AWS * AMI management Creating, customizing, and managing Amazon Machine Images for standardized deployments (Optional) * Networking VPC design, Direct Connect/VPN setup, security groups, NACLs, Route 53 DNS cutover, and hybrid connectivity between on-prem/Azure and AWS (Optional) Microsoft & Windows Workload Expertise * .NET application migration Experience migrating .NET Framework apps to AWS (EC2 rehost or refactoring to .NET Core/Linux) * SQL Server on AWS Knowledge of SQL Server on EC2, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, and Aurora PostgreSQL as refactoring targets * Windows Server administration Managing Windows workloads on EC2, licensing (BYOL vs. License Included), Active Directory integration * Azure-to-AWS migration Experience with VM Import/Export from Azure VHDs, understanding Azure resource mapping to AWS equivalents, and handling Azure-specific dependencies (optional) Database Migration Skills * DMS configuration Setting up replication instances, source/target endpoints, and migration tasks for SQL Server * Schema conversion Using AWS SCT for schema analysis and conversion when refactoring databases * Database performance tuning Post-migration optimization and validation * Data validation Ensuring data integrity during and after migration Project & Methodology Skills * Large-scale migration experience Proven track record with 100+ server migrations * Wave planning Ability to group and sequence 115 applications into migration waves based on dependencies, complexity, and business criticality * Application discovery & dependency mapping Using AWS Application Discovery Service or similar tools to map application interdependencies * Cutover planning Designing rollback plans, minimizing downtime, and coordinating maintenance windows * RACI and stakeholder management Defining roles across customer, partner, and AWS teams Certifications (Recommended) * AWS Solutions Architect Associate (minimum) or Professional * AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate * AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (preferred for refactoring work) * Additional: Microsoft certifications for .NET/SQL Server are a plus Experience Requirements * Minimum 5 years infrastructure administration (Windows, networking, storage, virtualization) * Minimum 2 3 years hands-on AWS migration delivery experience * Experience with at least one datacenter exit or large-scale migration (100+ servers) * Familiarity with MAP (Migration Acceleration Program) milestones and deliverables Nice-to-Have Skills * AWS Transform For automated .NET modernization and VMware migration acceleration * Containerization (ECS/EKS) If any refactoring targets containers * CI/CD pipelines For modernized application deployment * Cost optimization Right-sizing EC2 instances, Reserved Instances/Savings Plans planning * Security best practices AWS Well-Architected Framework, IAM, encryption, compliance. ## Related Videos - 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