Cloud Data Migration Engineer

ASSYST, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSYST, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Cloud Data Migration Engineer to support a client project. The role is three days remote with two onsite days Mon and Thu at the stated location.

The engineer will migrate Oracle workloads to AWS using DMS, design cloud infrastructure, implement IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation, and automate processes with Python or PowerShell, all within a hybrid cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Experience migrating Oracle workloads to AWS using DMS.
• Strong AWS infrastructure, networking, and security groups.
• Automation skills in Python/Bash/PowerShell.
• Experience with ETL/ELT and data migration planning.
• Hybrid cloud/on-premises modernization experience.

Responsibilities

• Migrate Oracle databases to AWS using DMS with full-load and CDC.
• Design and implement AWS infrastructure, VPCs, subnets, IAM, Lambda.
• Develop IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Script automation of migration tasks using Python/Bash/PowerShell.
• Coordinate cutover and rollback plans minimizing downtime.
• Collaborate with on-site and remote teams in a hybrid cloud environment.

Skills

AWS DMS

Oracle migrations

Python scripting

VPC networking

CI/CD automation

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

ASSYST is seeking a Cloud Data Migration Engineer to support our client project in Austin, TX.

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

Scope of Work

• Cloud Data Migration Engineer with hands‑on experience migrating Oracle workloads to AWS using AWS DMS, supporting full-load, CDC, and real‑time streaming data migration architectures.
• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS infrastructure and networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups, VPNs, Direct Connect), cloud‑native services (EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda), and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes, migration planning, cutover and rollback strategies, automation using Python/Bash/PowerShell, and monitoring through CloudWatch and CloudTrail is required.
• Strong communication skills and experience modernizing legacy on‑premises systems in hybrid cloud environments are highly desirable.

Required Experience

• Experience in IT, supporting the design, development, deployment, or delivery of technology solutions.
• 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.

Preferred Experience

• AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Database - Specialty.
• Experience working in public sector or state government environments.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law