Cloud Data Migration Engineer

Cloud Data Migration Engineer
Austin, TX | Pay Rate: $79-$89/hr


About the Role
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking IT team as a Cloud Data Migration Engineer, leading enterprise-scale Oracle-to-AWS data migration projects. Leverage your advanced AWS skills to modernize legacy systems, automate migration pipelines, and design secure hybrid cloud architectures. This is your opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects and shape the future of cloud transformation for a prominent organization.


Responsibilities


- Lead full-cycle Oracle-to-AWS data migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), including full-load, Change Data Capture (CDC), and real-time streaming.
- Analyze business needs and technical requirements to design scalable, secure AWS cloud architectures.
- Develop and implement ETL/ELT processes for large-scale data integration and transformation.
- Automate migration workflows with Python, Bash, or PowerShell, ensuring repeatable and reliable deployments.
- Configure and manage AWS infrastructure including VPCs, subnets, security groups, VPNs, Direct Connect, EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda, and monitoring tools like CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
- Create comprehensive migration, cutover, and rollback plans to minimize downtime and risk.
- Document technical designs, procedures, and migration runbooks for seamless knowledge transfer.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support legacy system modernization and hybrid cloud/on-prem connectivity.


Required Skills and Experience


- 8+ years in IT delivering technology solutions and cloud migrations.
- 8+ years hands-on with AWS DMS for Oracle-to-AWS migrations.
- Deep expertise in batch/real-time data ingestion, CDC, and streaming architectures.
- Proven experience with AWS infrastructure, networking, and security.
- Mastery in core AWS services and infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation or Terraform).
- Strong ETL/ELT and data integration background within cloud projects.
- Advanced scripting/automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Skilled in developing migration strategies, cutover, and rollback plans.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical documentation.
- Hands-on with hybrid cloud environments and legacy system modernization.


Preferred Skills


- AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Database Specialty).
- Exposure to public sector or state government IT environments.


Benefits


- Competitive hourly rate ($79-$89/hr)
- Career growth through large-scale, transformative cloud projects
- Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and modernization
- Opportunities to work with the latest AWS and automation technologies
- Exposure to hybrid cloud and modernization best practices


How to Apply
Ready to elevate your cloud migration career? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your AWS DMS and Oracle migration experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.