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Cognizant · 23 hours ago

AWS Database Migration Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$99K/yr - $116K/yr

10+ years exp

Cognizant is seeking an AWS Database Migration Architect to drive enterprise database modernization and migration to AWS. The role involves leading complex migrations, architecting cloud database solutions, and implementing database DevOps practices to ensure operational excellence.

ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end heterogeneous database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), including full load and CDC strategies

Assess source and target databases (Oracle, DB2 LUW, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and design optimized migration strategies

Execute pre-migration readiness: connectivity validation, sizing, parameter tuning, character sets and collations, LOB handling, constraints, and triggers

Perform schema conversions using SCT and integrate with DMS for complete migration workflows

Validate migration cutovers through data reconciliation, checksum/row count verification, and rollback strategies

Architect, deploy, and support Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL/SQL Server), leveraging features such as Global Database, read replicas, and high availability

Apply strong DBA fundamentals, including performance tuning, security hardening, backup/restore, monitoring, and HA/DR strategies

Implement Database DevOps using Liquibase: changelogs (XML/SQL/YAML/JSON), versioning, rollback strategies, and controlled releases

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines integrating Liquibase using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps

Ensure secure and compliant operations with IAM, KMS, AWS Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, and Performance Insights

Qualification

AWS DMSAWS SCTDatabase DevOpsAurora MySQLRDS SQL ServerPerformance tuningSecurity hardeningBackup/RestoreHigh availabilityLiquibaseOracleDB2 LUWSybase administrationIBM Certified Database Administrator