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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, optimise 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 optimisation, 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 optimisation projects with documented savings;
- Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation;
- Knowledge of containerisation (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 personalised 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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