SQL Developer (Azure Database Migration) - w2

SIDRAM TECHNOLOGIES; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SIDRAM TECHNOLOGIES based in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Senior SQL Developer for Azure Database Migration to lead migrations from Sybase to SQL Server and modernize on-prem SQL Server workloads to Azure. Ideal candidates will possess 8–10 years of SQL Server experience, expertise in Azure migrations, and knowledge of related tools. Responsibilities include analyzing legacy databases, executing migrations, and ensuring data integrity. Long-term contract opportunities available with an emphasis on expert communication 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.

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 for SQL Server Azure compatibility.

Skills

SQL Server database administration

Sybase to SQL Server migration

Azure cloud migrations

SQL Server architecture tuning

Database migration tools

Azure SQL services

Disaster recovery strategies

Tools

DMA

DMS

SSMA

Job description

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: [e-mail]
Direct: 470‑523‑9688

Website: http://www.sidramtech.com