Lead Azure Database Migration Specialist

Location : Bangalore

Mode : Hybrid( 2-3 days Onsite)

Experience : 8+ years total, 2+ years Azure DB migration is (Mandatory)

Notice Period : Immediate to 21 days

2+ years Azure DB migration is (Mandatory)

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to lead Azure-based migration and modernization efforts for enterprise-scale SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL environments. You will be responsible for end-of-life (EOL) planning, compliance readiness, discovery & mapping, and performance benchmarking for legacy and cloud-native database deployments .This is a hands-on migration and governance role—ideal for a senior IC (Individual Contributor) who has worked in Azure-based transformation programs and understands the nuances of hybrid architectures. The role demands experience with Azure SQL MI, SQL Server Always On, and migration scripting (PowerShell). Strong exposure to DMA / DMS tooling, compliance standards (e.G., CIS), and rollback strategy planning is required.

Must-Have Skills

Skill

Required Depth

Azure DB Migration

Must have experience of at least 2+ years in Azure DB migration

SQL Server (2016–2022)

Owned Always On HA / DR setup, failover simulation, and index tuning across prod / test environments. Familiar with DB snapshots and patch rollbacks.

Azure SQL / SQL MI

Contributor-level in projects migrating to Azure SQL MI. Aware of MI-specific limitations vs. SQL on VM. Participated in baseline planning, backup, and DR setup.

Oracle 11g / 12c / 19c

Involved in upgrade validation and patching cycles. Did not own Oracle infra but contributed to schema assessment and EOL reporting.

Azure DMS / DMA

• Worked with DMA for source assessment;

executed DMS-based schema / data migrations with lead engineer supervision. Must be able to handle common errors and retry flows.

PowerShell / Bash

Can modify and extend existing migration scripts. Familiar with scheduling, error logging, and parameter handling. Doesn’t need to author complex new scripts from scratch.

Query Optimization

Independently tuned performance issues using SQL Profiler, Query Store, and execution plans. Familiar with index design, statistics update, and wait type analysis.

HA / DR Readiness

Participated in DR test cycles. Validated backup / restore, configured failover groups under supervision. Can read HA / DR configurations and validate health status.

Security & Compliance (CIS)

Applied encryption-at-rest, audit logging, and user access best practices. Does not need to be an AHUB / BYOL expert but should understand secure deployment principles.

Dependency Mapping

Collaborated with App Owners to identify DB–App dependencies. Created system-impact checklists. Not expected to be primary architect for dependency graphs.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Skill

Preferred Exposure

PostgreSQL

Participated in validation or limited migration cycles. Familiarity with schema differences vs. Oracle. Exposure to pg_dump, roles, or indexes.

Ora2Pg / Flyway / Liquibase

Familiar with running or reviewing output of open-source migration tools. Doesn’t need to design full pipeline.

Azure Licensing (AHUB, BYOL)

Understands cost implications of license types. Doesn’t need to manage billing directly.

CI / CD for DB Migration

Familiar with DevOps pipelines that included DB provisioning / migration steps (e.G., YAML templates). No need to write from scratch.

Runbook Authoring

Contributed to migration rollback documents or failover SOPs. Familiar with documenting DR paths, backup scripts, etc.

Client Interaction

shared logs and reports. Comfortable discussing risk and rollback with internal or external stakeholders.