Job Description
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AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI / ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Database Migration Specialist, you will spearhead the transformation of cloud-based databases into high-performance, self-hosted solutions, delivering cost savings and stronger operational control. You’ll lead end-to-end migration strategies, optimize performance, and ensure robust security, while collaborating with a skilled, innovative team. This role offers a unique chance to shape critical infrastructure, expand expertise in PostgreSQL / MySQL, and make a lasting impact on system resilience and efficiency.
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 (e.g., RDS, Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL);
* 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.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
* Professional growth : Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
* Competitive compensation : We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
* A selection of exciting projects : Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
* Flextime : Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
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