Database Migration Architect

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Database Migration & Modernization: Lead migration of on-prem databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) to Azure. Define migration strategies: lift-and-shift, re-platform, refactor. Use tools such as Azure Database Migration Service (DMS), Azure Migrate and native replication tools. Ensure data integrity, minimal downtime and performance stability during migration. Re-Platforming from VMware to Azure: Design and execute database migration from VMware-hosted environments to Azure managed services. Assess existing infrastructure and recommend optimal Azure database platforms. Eliminate legacy dependencies and modernize database deployments. Database Architecture & Design: Design scalable, highly available and resilient database architectures in Azure. Implement HA/DR strategies (geo-replication, failover groups, backups). Optimize schema design, indexing, partitioning and query performance. Application Integration Understanding: Collaborate with application teams using: Java (Spring Boot), Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), .NET / ASP.NET, Node.js. Performance Optimization & Tuning: Analyze and optimize query performance and execution plans. Security & Compliance: Implement database security best practices. DevOps & Automation: Automate database deployments using CI/CD pipelines. Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep). Monitoring & Operations: Set up monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights. Stakeholder Collaboraton: Work with architects, developers and business stakeholders. Job Requirements: Core Database Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (on-prem & Azure), MySQL, PostgreSQL. Experience in database migration and modernization projects. Deep understanding of data modeling, indexing and query optimization. Azure Expertise: Experience with Azure SQL Database & Managed Instance, Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL, Azure Database Migration Service (DMS). Knowledge of Azure networking (VNet, Private Endpoints). Migration & Re-Platforming: Proven experience migrating databases from VMware/on-prem to Azure. Experience in handling large-scale and mission-critical databases. Application Awareness: Understanding of application stacks Java, Python, .NET, Node.js, React. Ability to optimize database usage patterns for applications. DevOps & Automation: Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python). Preferred Qualifications: Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Experience with data migration strategies for zero/near-zero downtime. Knowledge of data warehousing and analytics (Synapse, Data Factory). Familiarity with NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB).

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