About the role
Database Migration Specialist at AgileEngine will lead the transformation of cloud‑based databases into high‑performance, self‑hosted solutions.
You’ll spearhead end‑to‑end migration strategies, optimize performance, and ensure robust security while collaborating with a skilled, innovative team.
What you will do
- Plan & Assess: Audit current RDS setup, run cost analysis, define migration strategy, risk plan, and infra requirements.
- Build & Secure: Configure self‑hosted DB servers, implement HA clustering/replication, harden security, and deploy monitoring/alerting with automated backups.
- Migrate & Validate: Execute zero‑downtime migration, update app connections, verify data integrity, benchmark performance, and maintain rollback options.
- Document & Transfer: Deliver runbooks, dashboards, maintenance schedules, and conduct knowledge‑transfer sessions with internal teams.
- Maintain & Support: Provide ongoing optimization, backup/DR validation, and performance monitoring post‑migration.
Must Haves
- 5+ years of experience with database administration and migrations.
- Expert‑level knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL.
- Proven experience migrating from AWS RDS to self‑hosted solutions.
- Strong Linux system administration skills.
- Experience with database clustering and replication.
- Proficiency in backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
- Upper‑Intermediate English level.
Nice to Haves
- Previous cost optimization projects with documented savings.
- Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix).
- AWS to on‑premises migration experience.
- Database security and compliance best practices.
Benefits
- Professional growth: Accelerate your journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD‑based salary with budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
- Exciting projects: Work with Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
- Flextime & remote work: Tailor your schedule and choose between home and office.
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