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Job Description

Role Overview

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.

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