Database Migration Engineer
SigmoidThis role executes enterprise database migrations from Sybase ASE and IBM DB2 to PostgreSQL-based platforms, including Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and SingleStore. You’ll handle the migration lifecycle from assessment and validation through cutover and stabilization, while coordinating with application, infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams.
Skills & Expertise
Key Responsibilities
Assess, convert, validate, and performance-test databases migrating to PostgreSQL-based platforms.
Execute cutovers, rollback plans, production go-lives, and post-migration stabilization.
Troubleshoot migration issues and coordinate migration activities across technical teams.
Full Description
Database Migration Engineer JD
We are looking for a hands-on Database Migration Engineer with experience in large-scale enterprise database migrations and Migration Factory environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Execute migrations from Sybase ASE / IBM DB2 to PostgreSQL / Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL / SingleStore.
• Perform migration assessment, schema conversion, data validation, reconciliation, and performance testing.
• Execute database cutover, rollback, production go-live, and post-migration stabilization.
• Troubleshoot migration issues and independently execute migration runbooks across migration waves.
• Coordinate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams.
• Perform database administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and optimization.
• Develop migration documentation, runbooks, status reports, and operational procedures.
• Ensure data integrity, availability, security, and compliance throughout the migration lifecycle.
Must-Have Skills
• Sybase ASE + IBM DB2 + PostgreSQL
• Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL + AWS
• Hands-on database migration experience
• Database administration & performance tuning
• Shell / Python / PowerShell scripting and automation
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage end-to-end database migration activities
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