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AgileEngine is a 5000‑company creating award‑winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in application development, AI/ML, and our people‑first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
Why Join Us
We offer a $1,000 sign‑on bonus, competitive compensation, flex‑time, mentorship, and projects with Fortune 500 enterprises.
About the Role
As a Database Migration Specialist, you will spearhead the transformation of cloud‑based databases into high‑performance, self‑hosted solutions, driving cost savings and stronger operational control.
What You Will Do
* Plan & Assess: Audit current RDS setup, run cost analysis, define migration strategy, risk plan, and infra requirements.
* Build & Secure: Configure self‑hosted DB servers, implement HA clustering/replication, harden security, and deploy monitoring/alerting with automated backups.
* Migrate & Validate: Execute zero‑downtime migration, update app connections, verify data integrity, benchmark performance, and maintain rollback options.
* Document & Transfer: Deliver runbooks, dashboards, maintenance schedules, and conduct knowledge‑transfer sessions with internal teams.
* Maintain & Support: Provide ongoing optimization, backup/DR validation, and performance monitoring post‑migration.
MUST HAVES
* 5+ years of experience with database administration and migrations.
* Expert‑level knowledge of PostgreSQL/MySQL.
* Proven experience migrating from AWS RDS to self‑hosted solutions.
* Strong Linux system administration skills.
* Experience with database clustering and replication (e.g., RDS, Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
* Proficiency in backup and disaster recovery solutions.
* Infrastructure‑as‑Code experience (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
* Upper‑Intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
* Previous cost optimization projects with documented savings.
* Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
* Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix).
* AWS to on‑premises migration experience.
* Database security and compliance best practices.
Perks & Benefits
* Professional growth: Accelerate your journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized roadmaps.
* Competitive compensation: USD‑based salary, budget for education, fitness, and team activities.
* A selection of exciting projects: Modern solutions development for Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
* Flex‑time: Tailor your schedule for work‑life balance, with options to work from home or office.
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