Lead System Engineer - MS SQL

We are seeking an experienced Lead System Engineer to spearhead heterogeneous database migration initiatives from MS SQL Server to Aurora PostgreSQL. In this role, you will drive end-to-end migration efforts leveraging AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), while authoring migration runbooks that guide broader engineering teams through complex enterprise transitions. Responsibilities Lead the setup, configuration, and validation of AWS DMS and SCT for heterogeneous database migrationsDesign and implement Aurora PostgreSQL environments using Infrastructure-as-Code principlesAuthor comprehensive migration runbooks for execution by the broader engineering teamDeliver end-to-end heterogeneous database migration projects for enterprise customersPerform production-grade database operations including backup/restore, parameter tuning, and failover testingDrive schema conversion efforts from MS SQL Server to PostgreSQL/Aurora PostgreSQLCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth migration execution and knowledge transferValidate data integrity and performance benchmarks throughout the migration lifecycleProvide technical leadership and mentorship on AWS database migration best practices Requirements 10+ years of hands-on system engineering experienceAt least 1 year of relevant leadership experienceExpertise in AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), and MGNDeep proficiency in MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL (or Aurora PostgreSQL)Background in production-grade database operations, including backup/restore, parameter tuning, and failover testingSkills in Infrastructure-as-Code for database resources using Terraform and CloudFormationShowcase of authored or contributed migration runbooks for enterprise customersProven capability to deliver heterogeneous database migration projects end-to-endProficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher We are seeking an experienced Lead System Engineer to spearhead heterogeneous database migration initiatives from MS SQL Server to Aurora PostgreSQL. In this role, you will drive end-to-end migration efforts leveraging AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), while authoring migration runbooks that guide broader engineering teams through complex enterprise transitions. Responsibilities Lead the setup, configuration, and validation of AWS DMS and SCT for heterogeneous database migrationsDesign and implement Aurora PostgreSQL environments using Infrastructure-as-Code principlesAuthor comprehensive migration runbooks for execution by the broader engineering teamDeliver end-to-end heterogeneous database migration projects for enterprise customersPerform production-grade database operations including backup/restore, parameter tuning, and failover testingDrive schema conversion efforts from MS SQL Server to PostgreSQL/Aurora PostgreSQLCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth migration execution and knowledge transferValidate data integrity and performance benchmarks throughout the migration lifecycleProvide technical leadership and mentorship on AWS database migration best practices Requirements 10+ years of hands-on system engineering experienceAt least 1 year of relevant leadership experienceExpertise in AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), and MGNDeep proficiency in MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL (or Aurora PostgreSQL)Background in production-grade database operations, including backup/restore, parameter tuning, and failover testingSkills in Infrastructure-as-Code for database resources using Terraform and CloudFormationShowcase of authored or contributed migration runbooks for enterprise customersProven capability to deliver heterogeneous database migration projects end-to-endProficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher