Role Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an experienced
Azure Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong expertise in
replatforming on-premises workloads to Azure and
database migration. The ideal candidate will have
hands-on experience with Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) and
SQL technologies, leading end-to-end migration projects from assessment to cut-over.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead replatforming initiatives from on-premises environments to Azure.
- Perform Azure Migrate assessments including:
- Discovery of workloads, applications, and dependencies.
- Sizing and cost estimation for Azure resources.
- Design and implement migration strategies for databases and applications.
- Execute database migrations using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) for:
- SQL Server to Azure SQL Database / Azure SQL Managed Instance.
- Other relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) to Azure.
- Develop migration runbooks and ensure smooth cut-over with minimal downtime.
- Troubleshoot migration issues and optimize performance post-migration.
- Collaborate with application teams to validate migration approach and timelines.
- Provide best practices for governance, security, and compliance during migration.
Required Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience with:
- Azure Migrate (assessment, discovery, planning, migration, cut-over).
- Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) for heterogeneous and homogeneous migrations.
- SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of:
- Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
- Networking, identity, and security in Azure.
- Experience in large-scale migration projects (on-prem to Azure or cross-cloud).
- Ability to create migration plans and execute them effectively.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Database Administrator Associate, or Data Engineer Associate.
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
- Familiarity with automation tools for migration and deployment.
