Database Migration Engineer (SQL) – Cloud & AWS Specialist
Sabenza IT & Recruitment Friday, 27 February 2026 1Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Database Migration Engineer (SQL) to join a dynamic technology team driving large-scale cloud transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a technically strong, self-driven professional who thrives in mission-critical and regulated environments and has hands-on experience migrating enterprise SQL Server environments to AWS.
If you are passionate about cloud architecture, database optimisation, and seamless production migrations — this opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute large-scale SQL Server cloud migrations to AWS platforms
Migrate on-prem SQL Server databases to Amazon RDS and EC2 environments
Develop, enhance, and maintain detailed database migration runbooks
Write and optimise T-SQL scripts for migration, validation, and performance tuning
Ensure compliance with security controls and service delivery standards
Operate effectively within regulated, production, and mission-critical environments
Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement structured problem-solving approaches
Work autonomously while collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams
Requirements
5+ years’ hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server
Proven experience in enterprise-scale SQL Server cloud migrations
Strong working knowledge of AWS platforms and services
Experience migrating databases to Amazon RDS and EC2
Ability to develop and execute structured migration methodologies
Strong understanding of production controls, governance, and risk mitigation
Experience supporting high-availability, business-critical systems
Strong analytical mindset with logical, structured problem-solving ability
Self-motivated and able to manage migrations independently
Advantageous Skills
Experience working with AWS Managed Services (AMS)
Scripting experience in PowerShell and/or Python
Experience migrating SSIS / SSRS / SSAS (SSxS) environments to RDS SQL Server
Experience developing automation scripts to streamline migration processes
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
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