We are looking for a Database Migration Architect to join our team and lead the database tier of a large-scale VMware-to-AWS migration of nearly 6,000 virtual machines, delivered in waves of up to 600 VMs.

The role designs and owns the target database platforms on Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora, plans and executes database migrations with AWS Database Migration Service, and aligns each database wave with the VM cutover run through AWS Application Migration Service (MGN).

The work is AWS-native: Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, AWS DMS, Amazon VPC, and AWS Cloud

Formation, operating within a multi-account landing zone

Responsibilities

Assess source database estates, select appropriate target engines and migration strategies, and define the database migration approach for each wave

Plan and execute homogeneous and heterogeneous database migrations to Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora using AWS DMS, covering full load, change data capture, and cutover activities

Validate migrated data accuracy and application connectivity, and define rollback procedures for each database cutover

Design target database architecture with a focus on availability, backup, security, and cost efficiency, including Multi-AZ configuration, encryption, and parameter tuning

Right-size database instances and storage, and tune performance of migrated databases against established source baselines

Document database runbooks and handover procedures to enable operations teams to effectively run the migrated platforms

Define Amazon VPC connectivity, subnet, and security group design to meet the needs of database workloads within the landing zone

Coordinate database cutovers with VM migration waves executed through AWS MGN to ensure applications and data migrate in sync

Build and maintain AWS Cloud

Formation templates for database infrastructure to ensure consistent provisioning across every migration wave

RequirementsA minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

At least 2 years in Senior, Lead, Manager, or Owner-level roles





Proven track record managing engagements for teams of 5 or more full-time employees

Hands-on experience with AWS Application Migration Service for coordinating large-scale VM migrations

Experience using AWS Cloud

Formation to provision and manage infrastructure as code

Strong background with AWS Database Migration Service for planning and executing database migrations

Proficiency with Amazon RDS for designing and managing relational database platforms

Solid working knowledge of Amazon Web Services across core cloud infrastructure components

Background in DBA and cloud migration practices, with a strong understanding of database platform management

Professional proficiency in English (C1) and a proactive, accountable approach to problem-solving

Nice to have

Experience with AWS Aurora for designing and managing highly available, cloud-native database solutions

Familiarity with Amazon VPC for configuring secure and reliable network connectivity

Background in database performance tuning to optimize speed and efficiency post-migration

Experience with VMware vSphere, supporting familiarity with source environments prior to migration

Relevant certification, which would be considered a valuable addition to your qualifications

We offer

International projects with top brands

Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses

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General career opportunities

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📌 Database Migration Architect (Colombia)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Colombia