Cloud Database Migration Engineer

Robertson Sumner; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Migration Engineer to spearhead critical database migrations within a major transformation program. This pivotal role involves designing and managing large-scale cloud database environments, focusing on Infrastructure-as-Code principles and high availability architecture. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy SQL environments and ensure seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines. If you're passionate about cloud technologies and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with cloud database migrations and administration.
• Strong background in SQL Server environments and cloud-native standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration of databases to cloud platforms, ensuring high availability.
• Automate database management using Infrastructure-as-Code tools.

Skills

Cloud Database Administration

SQL Server Management

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Automation

CI/CD Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Azure Database Administrator Associate Certification

Azure Solutions Architect Certification

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

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We’re seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Migration Engineer to join a major transformation programme within a large enterprise organisation. This is a pivotal role leading critical cloud database migrations, helping modernise and future-proof our data infrastructure.

You’ll be instrumental in designing, transitioning, and administering large-scale cloud database environments, with a strong focus on Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and high availability (HA) architecture.

This position sits inside IR35 and will require 3 days per week onsite in Central London. Initial contract is 3 months, with a strong likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, and hands-on migration of a substantial database estate to cloud platforms.
• Modernise legacy SQL environments, upgrading databases to align with cloud-native standards.
• Architect and build highly available (HA) database solutions with robust disaster recovery strategies.
• Automate database provisioning and management via Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.
• Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless deployment and version control processes.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, application, and security teams to align migration goals.
• Document processes, migration approaches, and knowledge share across teams.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud database administration and migrations (e.g., Azure SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Strong background in managing Windows-based SQL Server environments across development, UAT, and production stages.
• Solid knowledge of designing high-availability (HA) database solutions in cloud environments.
• Practical expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Proven ability to automate database deployment, scaling, and configuration management.
• Understanding of CI/CD best practices for database deployments.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Experience delivering projects within regulated sectors (finance, healthcare, insurance, public sector).
• Awareness of security and compliance considerations in cloud data environments.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Hybrid (3 Days per Week in London Office)
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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