AWS Database Migration Architect

EPAM Systems; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is looking for an experienced AWS Database Migration Architect to lead complex database migration initiatives. You will design and execute strategies, ensure migration quality, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include managing AWS DMS environments, authoring migration runbooks, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate should have 13–20 years of experience and deep proficiency in relevant database technologies.

Qualifications

• 13–20 years of experience in database architecture and migration delivery.
• Hands-on expertise in AWS DMS and SCT for enterprise-scale migrations.
• Deep proficiency in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Aurora PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead database migration initiatives from planning to post-migration validation.
• Design and manage AWS DMS and SCT environments.
• Author migration runbooks with execution procedures and rollback plans.

Skills

AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Aurora PostgreSQL

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

English (B2)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced AWS Database Migration Architect to lead complex, enterprise-scale database migration initiatives. In this role, you will design and execute migration strategies, drive technical leadership across cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful delivery of heterogeneous database migrations to AWS environments. You will play a pivotal role in shaping migration best practices while collaborating with enterprise customers and architecture stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end database migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, schema conversion, execution, and post‑migration validation.
• Design, configure, and manage AWS DMS and SCT environments while ensuring migration quality, performance, and reliability.
• Author comprehensive migration runbooks that define execution procedures, validation checkpoints, rollback plans, and operational readiness activities.
• Architect and implement Aurora PostgreSQL environments using Infrastructure as Code practices and AWS‑native services.
• Perform database migration assessments, dependency analysis, compatibility reviews, and migration strategy recommendations.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, security, and platform teams to ensure successful migration outcomes.
• Drive migration testing activities, including functional validation, performance testing, failover testing, and production readiness reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to migration teams while ensuring adherence to AWS migration best practices and governance standards.

Requirements

• 13–20 years of professional experience in database architecture and migration delivery.
• Hands‑on expertise in AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) for enterprise‑scale database migrations.
• Deep proficiency in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Aurora PostgreSQL environments, including migration planning, execution, and optimization.
• Proven background in delivering heterogeneous database migrations across on‑premises, cloud, and AWS environments.
• Knowledge of production database operations, including backup and restore strategies, parameter tuning, performance optimization, and failover testing.
• Capability to design and provision database infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Skills in authoring and executing migration runbooks, validation plans, cutover procedures, rollback strategies, and post‑migration stabilization activities.
• Strong understanding of AWS database services, migration best practices, and integration with broader cloud migration programs.
• Experience engaging directly with enterprise customers, architecture teams, and migration stakeholders to drive successful delivery outcomes.
• Proficiency in English at an Upper‑Intermediate level (B2) or higher.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) and database modernization programs.
• Background in Aurora migration accelerators and CI/CD automation.
• Exposure to AWS Professional Services style migration delivery engagements.