Lead Database Migration Architect - AWS DMS & RDS/Aurora

EPAM Systems Inc; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. seeks a Database Migration Architect to lead the database tier of a large-scale VMware-to-AWS migration involving thousands of VMs, delivered in waves.

You will design, own, and optimize target database platforms on Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora, plan migrations with AWS DMS, and align each wave with VM cutovers through AWS MGN. The role emphasizes AWS-native infrastructure, multi-account landing zones, and security-focused, cost-efficient configurations with automated

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in cloud and database migrations.
• At least 2 years in senior/lead/manager roles.
• Proven track record managing teams of 5+ full-time staff.
• Strong English communication (C1) and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assess source database estates and define migration approach for each wave.
• Plan and execute migrations to Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora using AWS DMS.
• Validate data accuracy and connectivity; define rollback procedures.
• Design target database architecture with availability, security and cost focus.

Skills

Team leadership

Cloud migration

Problem solving

English proficiency

Tools

AWS DMS

Amazon RDS

Amazon Aurora

AWS CloudFormation

AWS MGN

Amazon VPC

Job description

EPAM Systems Inc. seeks a Database Migration Architect to lead the database tier of a large-scale VMware-to-AWS migration involving thousands of VMs, delivered in waves.

You will design, own, and optimize target database platforms on Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora, plan migrations with AWS DMS, and align each wave with VM cutovers through AWS MGN. The role emphasizes AWS-native infrastructure, multi-account landing zones, and security-focused, cost-efficient configurations with automated