Database Migration Architect - Part-Time

Database Migration & Modernization: 

• Lead migration of on-prem databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) to Azure. 
• Define migration strategies: lift-and-shift, re-platform, refactor. 
• Use tools such as Azure Database Migration Service (DMS), Azure Migrate and native replication tools. 
• Ensure data integrity, minimal downtime and performance stability during migration. 

Re-Platforming from VMware to Azure:

• Design and execute database migration from VMware-hosted environments to Azure managed services. 
• Assess existing infrastructure and recommend optimal Azure database platforms. 
• Eliminate legacy dependencies and modernize database deployments.

Database Architecture & Design:

• Design scalable, highly available and resilient database architectures in Azure. 
• Implement HA/DR strategies (geo-replication, failover groups, backups). 
• Optimize schema design, indexing, partitioning and query performance.

Application Integration Understanding:

• Collaborate with application teams using: Java (Spring Boot), Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), .NET / ASP.NET, Node.js. 

Performance Optimization & Tuning: 

• Analyze and optimize query performance and execution plans.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement database security best practices. 

DevOps & Automation: 

• Automate database deployments using CI/CD pipelines. Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep). 

Monitoring & Operations: 

• Set up monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights. 

Stakeholder Collaboraton:

• Work with architects, developers and business stakeholders. 

Job Requirements: 

• Core Database Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (on-prem & Azure), MySQL, PostgreSQL. Experience in database migration and modernization projects. Deep understanding of data modeling, indexing and query optimization. 
• Azure Expertise: Experience with Azure SQL Database & Managed Instance, Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL, Azure Database Migration Service (DMS). Knowledge of Azure networking (VNet, Private Endpoints). 
• Migration & Re-Platforming: Proven experience migrating databases from VMware/on-prem to Azure. Experience in handling large-scale and mission-critical databases. 
• Application Awareness: Understanding of application stacks Java, Python, .NET, Node.js, React. Ability to optimize database usage patterns for applications. 
• DevOps & Automation: Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python). 
• Preferred Qualifications: Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Experience with data migration strategies for zero/near-zero downtime. Knowledge of data warehousing and analytics (Synapse, Data Factory). Familiarity with NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB).