JPC - 206896 - Cloud Data Migration Engineer

Cloud Data Migration Engineer

Austin, TX | Pay Rate: $79–$89/hr

About the Role

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking IT team as a Cloud Data Migration Engineer, leading enterprise-scale Oracle-to-AWS data migration projects. Leverage your advanced AWS skills to modernize legacy systems, automate migration pipelines, and design secure hybrid cloud architectures. This is your opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects and shape the future of cloud transformation for a prominent organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle Oracle-to-AWS data migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), including full-load, Change Data Capture (CDC), and real-time streaming.

• Analyze business needs and technical requirements to design scalable, secure AWS cloud architectures.

• Develop and implement ETL/ELT processes for large-scale data integration and transformation.

• Automate migration workflows with Python, Bash, or PowerShell, ensuring repeatable and reliable deployments.

• Configure and manage AWS infrastructure including VPCs, subnets, security groups, VPNs, Direct Connect, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda, and monitoring tools like CloudWatch and CloudTrail.

• Create comprehensive migration, cutover, and rollback plans to minimize downtime and risk.

• Document technical designs, procedures, and migration runbooks for seamless knowledge transfer.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support legacy system modernization and hybrid cloud/on-prem connectivity.

• Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years in IT delivering technology solutions and cloud migrations.

• 8+ years hands-on with AWS DMS for Oracle-to-AWS migrations.

• Deep expertise in batch/real-time data ingestion, CDC, and streaming architectures.

• Proven experience with AWS infrastructure, networking, and security.

• Mastery in core AWS services and infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation or Terraform).

• Strong ETL/ELT and data integration background within cloud projects.

• Advanced scripting/automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Skilled in developing migration strategies, cutover, and rollback plans.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical documentation.

• Hands-on with hybrid cloud environments and legacy system modernization.

• Preferred Skills

• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Database Specialty).

• Exposure to public sector or state government IT environments.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ($79–$89/hr)

• Career growth through large-scale, transformative cloud projects

• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and modernization

• Opportunities to work with the latest AWS and automation technologies

• Exposure to hybrid cloud and modernization best practices

• How to Apply

• Ready to elevate your cloud migration career? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your AWS DMS and Oracle migration experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.