AWS Cloud Engineer (Cloud Data Migration)

System Soft Technologies; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

System Soft Technologies is seeking an experienced IT professional in Austin, TX to lead complex data migration initiatives on AWS. The role focuses on DMS migrations from Oracle to AWS, including batch and streaming data, CDC, and cloud formation infrastructure.

The position requires strong scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell), IaC experience, and a customer-focused approach for public sector environments. Hybrid onsite/remote work with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT delivering technology solutions.
• Experience with AWS DMS for Oracle-to-AWS migrations.
• Experience with batch and real-time data ingestion, CDC, and streaming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and deliver data migration solutions.
• Create migration runbooks and rollback plans to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with security and networking teams to design compliant cloud infrastructure.

Skills

AWS DMS

Data Migration

CDC/Streaming

AWS Cloud

CloudFormation

Terraform

ETL/ELT

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Networking Security

CloudWatch

Migration Runbooks

Hybrid Cloud

Communication

Govt Experience

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

PowerShell

Bash

CloudWatch

Job description

Austin, Texas 78751 (LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius).)

Hybrid - On Site

Inperson Interview

12 Months Contract

Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Thurs) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Subject to change per the hiring Manager

Required Experience/ Skills (8 years in below):

• 8+ years of experience in IT, supporting the design, development, deployment, or delivery of technology solutions.
• 8 years of experience using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to migrate data from Oracle to AWS.
• Experience with batch and real-time data ingestion, including full loads, Change Data Capture (CDC), and streaming architectures.
• Experience with AWS cloud services, specifically designing and implementing infrastructure and networking (VPC, subnets, security groups, routing).
• Experience with core AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda) and infrastructure-as-code tools (CloudFormation or Terraform).
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data integration methodologies in cloud migration projects.
• Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience configuring and managing cloud network security, including VPNs, Direct Connect, and security groups.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail).
• Experience developing data migration and cutover plans, including rollback strategies and minimizing downtime.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including documenting technical designs and migration runbooks.
• Experience with hybrid cloud/on-premises connectivity and legacy system modernization.
• AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Database - Specialty.
• Experience working in public sector or state government environments.