Database Migration Engineer - Sybase/DB2/PostgreSQL

Zorba Consulting; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers is seeking a hands-on Database Migration Engineer to lead large-scale migrations in enterprise environments. You will work across source and target databases including Sybase ASE, IBM DB2, PostgreSQL and AWS Aurora PostgreSQL).

Responsibilities include schema conversion, data validation, performance tuning, and end-to-end cutover planning across multiple migration waves in a Migration Factory setting. Collaboration with apps, infra, cloud, and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with enterprise database migrations.

Responsibilities

• Execute migrations from Sybase ASE/IBM DB2 to PostgreSQL/Aurora PostgreSQL/SingleStore.
• Perform schema analysis, conversion, data migration, validation and reconciliation.
• Plan cutover, rollback, production go-live and post-migration stabilization.
• Run migration runbooks across multiple waves in a Migration Factory environment.
• Troubleshoot failures, data inconsistencies and performance bottlenecks.
• Handle backup, recovery, monitoring and optimization tasks.
• Prepare migration runbooks, docs, status reports and procedures.
• Collaborate with applications, infrastructure, cloud and engineering teams.

Skills

Sybase ASE

IBM DB2

PostgreSQL

Aurora PostgreSQL

Shell scripting

Python

PowerShell

Migration tooling

Data validation

Performance tuning

Tools

SQL/DDL tooling

Automation scripts

Migration Factory tooling

Job description

Role Overview :

We are looking for a hands-on Database Migration Engineer with experience in large-scale enterprise database migrations and Migration Factory environments.

Tech Stack :

• Sybase ASE, IBM DB2, PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, SingleStore, AWS

Key Responsibilities :

• Execute database migrations from Sybase ASE and IBM DB2 to PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, and SingleStore.
• Perform migration assessments, schema analysis, schema conversion, data migration, validation, and reconciliation.
• Conduct database performance testing, query optimization, and post-migration performance tuning.
• Plan and execute database cutover, rollback, production go-live, and post-migration stabilization activities.
• Independently execute migration runbooks across multiple migration waves within a Migration Factory environment.
• Troubleshoot migration failures, data inconsistencies, performance bottlenecks, and database compatibility issues.
• Perform database administration activities, including backup and recovery, monitoring, availability, and optimization.
• Develop and maintain migration runbooks, technical documentation, status reports, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams to ensure smooth migration execution.
• Ensure data integrity, security, availability, and compliance throughout the migration lifecycle.

Must-Have Skills :

• Strong hands-on experience with Sybase ASE, IBM DB2, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and AWS.
• Proven experience in enterprise database migration projects.
• Knowledge of database schema conversion, data validation, reconciliation, and migration testing.
• Strong database administration, troubleshooting, and performance-tuning skills.
• Experience with Shell, Python, or PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Ability to independently manage end-to-end database migration activities, including cutover and rollback.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good-to-Have Skills :

• Experience with SingleStore database migration.
• Experience working in large-scale Migration Factory environments.
• Exposure to database modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Experience with migration planning, migration waves, production deployment, and post-migration support.

Candidate Profile :

• Hands-on database professional with enterprise migration experience.
• Comfortable working across source and target database platforms.
• Able to manage migration activities independently and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Focused on data accuracy, minimal downtime, performance, and operational stability.