Position
SQL Developer (Azure Database Migration)
Location
Princeton, NJ (F2F Interview)
Duration
Long Term Contract
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Server Azure Database Migration Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, database modernization, and enterprise‑scale migrations. The role involves migrating legacy Sybase databases to SQL Server (on premise) and modernizing on‑prem SQL Server workloads to Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database architecture, performance optimization, migration planning, and cloud‑native database solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute database migrations from Sybase (ASE IQ) to Microsoft SQL Server.
- Perform on‑premises SQL Server to Azure migrations (IaaS and PaaS).
- Analyze legacy database schemas, objects, and code and redesign where required for SQL Server Azure compatibility.
- Identify and mitigate migration risks, including data integrity, downtime, and performance issues.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8–10 years of hands‑on experience in SQL Server database administration and development.
- Strong experience in Sybase to SQL Server migration projects.
- Proven expertise in on‑prem SQL Server to Azure cloud migrations.
- Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture, tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Strong experience with database migration tools (DMA, DMS, SSMA, custom scripts).
- Hands‑on experience with Azure SQL services and cloud database architecture.
- Technical proficiency in SQL Server (On Prem) installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching; Azure SQL (PaaS, IaaS) backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Monitoring and performance tuning; data validation and reconciliation post‑migration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ‑104, DP‑300, AZ‑305 preferred).
- Experience with DevOps CI/CD pipelines for databases.
- Knowledge of containerization or infrastructure‑as‑code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) is a plus.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
Contact:
Rachael
IT Services | Development | Staffing
Email: rachael@sidramtech.com
Direct: 470‑523‑9688
Website: http://www.sidramtech.com