Senior DB Architect – DB2 to AWS Aurora Migration

About the role

We are looking for a Senior DB Architect to lead IBM DB2 to AWS Aurora PostgreSQL/MySQL migration and modernization initiatives. The role requires strong database architecture, cloud migration, documentation, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Define DB2-to-AWS Aurora migration strategy and roadmap
• Conduct database discovery, assessment, and migration planning
• Design AWS Aurora target architecture, including HA/DR, backup, and recovery
• Prepare HLD, LLD, migration design documents, and runbooks
• Lead schema conversion, data migration, validation, reconciliation, and cutover
• Develop cutover and rollback strategies
• Drive architecture reviews, governance, risk management, and technical decisions
• Present solutions to customers and senior stakeholders
• Mentor DBAs, developers, and project teams

About you

• 10+ years experience
• IBM DB2 LUW, SQL, and performance tuning
• AWS Aurora PostgreSQL/MySQL, RDS
• AWS DMS and SCT
• Database migration, schema conversion, validation, and reconciliation
• Strong HLD/LLD and technical documentation skills
• Excellent presentation, consulting, and stakeholder management skills
• Linux/Unix, Shell/Python scripting