Lead database assessment, migration, validation and cutover activities to ensure secure migration with minimum downtime and no data loss.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess existing Azure-hosted databases and define appropriate migration/repatriation approach.
Own database migration planning, backup/restore, replication, synchronization and cutover activities.
Define data validation, integrity checks, rollback and recovery procedures.
Perform migration rehearsals and database performance/readiness validation.
Lead database activities during production cutover and post-migration stabilization.
Troubleshoot database connectivity, compatibility, performance and migration issues.
Coordinate closely with application, infrastructure, storage and security teams.
Experience:
10+ years in database administration/migration, preferably across SQL Server, Oracle and/or PostgreSQL, with significant experience in enterprise database migration and cutover.