AWS Data Migration Engineer​/Architect

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• Design and optimize database solutions on AWS, including Amazon RDS, EC2-hosted instances, and advanced configurations like SQL Server Always On or Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters).
• Lead and execute cloud database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), and custom automation tools.
• Architect high-performance database schemas, indexing strategies, partitioning models, and query optimization techniques.
• Optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to ensure performance and scalability in the cloud.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategies including Always-On, Failover Clusters, Log Shipping, and Replication, tailored to each RDBMS.
• Ensure security best practices are followed including IAM-based access control, encryption, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, Cloud Formation, or AWS CDK.
• Monitor performance using tools such as AWS Cloud Watch, Performance Insights, Query Store, DMVs, or Oracle-native tools.
• Work with software engineers and data teams to integrate cloud databases into enterprise applications and analytics platforms.
• Up to 30% regional travel may be required.

• 8+ years of experience in database architecture, design, and administration with at least one of SQL Server, Oracle, or DB2.
• Expertise in one or more of the following RDBMS platforms:
  Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, DB2.
• Hands-on experience with AWS database services (RDS, EC2-hosted databases).
• Strong understanding of HA/DR solutions and cloud database design patterns.
• Experience with ETL development and data integration, using tools such as SSIS, AWS Glue, or custom solutions.
• Familiarity with AWS networking components (VPCs, security groups) and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to resolve complex database and performance issues.
• Ability to work independently and lead database modernization initiatives in collaboration with engineering and client stakeholders.

• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
• Experience with No
  
  SQL databases or hybrid data architectures.
• Knowledge of analytics and big data tools (Snowflake, Redshift, Athena, Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless technologies (AWS Lambda, Fargate).
• Experience with DB2 on-premise or cloud-hosted environments.

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value.

At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is $131,000 to $186,000 for Senior Consultant level and is $145,000 to $206,000 for Principal level. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills,…