Database Migration Architect

EPAM Systems; México; Remote; MXN 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc seeks a Database Migration Architect to lead a large-scale VMware-to-AWS migration, designing target DB platforms on Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora. You will plan and execute migrations using AWS DMS, align each wave with VM cutovers via AWS MGN, and ensure high availability, security, and cost efficiency across environments.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong CloudFormation skills, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years in senior/lead/manager roles.
• Hands-on AWS App Migration Service for large VM migrations.
• Proficient in designing target databases on Amazon RDS/Aurora.
• Strong IaC with CloudFormation and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess source database estates and select target engines for each wave.
• Plan and execute migrations to Amazon RDS and Aurora using AWS DMS.
• Validate data accuracy and define rollback for cutovers.
• Design scalable, secure, cost-efficient database architectures with Multi-AZ.
• Right-size instances, document runbooks, and enable operations teams.
• Coordinate DB cutovers with VM migration waves via AWS MGN.

Skills

AWS DMS

Amazon RDS

Amazon Aurora

CloudFormation

AWS Application Migration Service

VMware vSphere

VPC networking

Leadership

Problem solving

English (C1)

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

AWS DMS

AWS MGN

Amazon VPC

Job description

We are looking for a Database Migration Architect to join our team and lead the database tier of a large-scale VMware-to-AWS migration of nearly 6,000 virtual machines, delivered in waves of up to 600 VMs. The role designs and owns the target database platforms on Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora, plans and executes database migrations with AWS Database Migration Service, and aligns each database wave with the VM cutover run through AWS Application Migration Service (MGN). The work is AWS-native: Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, AWS DMS, Amazon VPC, and AWS CloudFormation, operating within a multi-account landing zoneResponsibilitiesAssess source database estates, select appropriate target engines and migration strategies, and define the database migration approach for each wavePlan and execute homogeneous and heterogeneous database migrations to Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora using AWS DMS, covering full load, change data capture, and cutover activitiesValidate migrated data accuracy and application connectivity, and define rollback procedures for each database cutoverDesign target database architecture with a focus on availability, backup, security, and cost efficiency, including Multi-AZ configuration, encryption, and parameter tuningRight-size database instances and storage, and tune performance of migrated databases against established source baselinesDocument database runbooks and handover procedures to enable operations teams to effectively run the migrated platformsDefine Amazon VPC connectivity, subnet, and security group design to meet the needs of database workloads within the landing zoneCoordinate database cutovers with VM migration waves executed through AWS MGN to ensure applications and data migrate in syncBuild and maintain AWS CloudFormation templates for database infrastructure to ensure consistent provisioning across every migration waveRequirementsA minimum of 5 years of relevant experienceAt least 2 years in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-level rolesProven track record managing engagements for teams of 5 or more full-time employeesHands-on experience with AWS Application Migration Service for coordinating large-scale VM migrationsExperience using AWS CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure as codeStrong background with AWS Database Migration Service for planning and executing database migrationsProficiency with Amazon RDS for designing and managing relational database platformsSolid working knowledge of Amazon Web Services across core cloud infrastructure componentsBackground in DBA and cloud migration practices, with a strong understanding of database platform managementProfessional proficiency in English (C1) and a proactive, accountable approach to problem-solvingNice to haveExperience with AWS Aurora for designing and managing highly available, cloud-native database solutionsFamiliarity with Amazon VPC for configuring secure and reliable network connectivityBackground in database performance tuning to optimize speed and efficiency post-migrationExperience with VMware vSphere, supporting familiarity with source environments prior to migrationRelevant certification, which would be considered a valuable addition to your qualificationsWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.