Overview
agileengine is an inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and ai/ml, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple best place to work awards.
why join us
if you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you
about the role
as a database migration specialist, you will spearhead the transformation of cloud-based databases into high-performance, self-hosted solutions, delivering cost savings and stronger operational control. You'll lead end-to-end migration strategies, optimize performance, and ensure robust security, while collaborating with a skilled, innovative team. This role offers a unique chance to shape critical infrastructure, expand expertise in postgresql/mysql, and make a lasting impact on system resilience and efficiency.
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 and benefits
* professional growth: accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, techtalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
* competitive compensation: we match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive usd-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.
* a selection of exciting projects: join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.
* flextime: tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.
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