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Sigmoid

Posted 22 Sep 2026

Database Migration Engineer

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Team
Data Engineering
Posted
22 Sep 2026

About the role

Database Migration Engineer JD

We are looking for a hands-on Database Migration Engineer with experience in large-scale enterprise database migrations and Migration Factory environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute migrations from Sybase ASE / IBM DB2 to PostgreSQL / Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL / SingleStore.
  • Perform migration assessment, schema conversion, data validation, reconciliation, and performance testing.
  • Execute database cutover, rollback, production go-live, and post-migration stabilization.
  • Troubleshoot migration issues and independently execute migration runbooks across migration waves.
  • Coordinate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams.
  • Perform database administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and optimization.
  • Develop migration documentation, runbooks, status reports, and operational procedures.
  • Ensure data integrity, availability, security, and compliance throughout the migration lifecycle.
Must-Have Skills
  • Sybase ASE + IBM DB2 + PostgreSQL
  • Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL + AWS
  • Hands-on database migration experience
  • Database administration & performance tuning
  • Shell / Python / PowerShell scripting and automation
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to independently manage end-to-end database migration activities

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