EPAM Systems

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking an experienced Lead System Engineer to spearhead heterogeneous database migration initiatives from MS SQL Server to Aurora PostgreSQL. In this role, you will drive end-to-end migration efforts leveraging AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), while authoring migration runbooks that guide broader engineering teams through complex enterprise transitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, configuration, and validation of AWS DMS and SCT for heterogeneous database migrations
• Design and implement Aurora PostgreSQL environments using Infrastructure-as-Code principles
• Author comprehensive migration runbooks for execution by the broader engineering team
• Deliver end-to-end heterogeneous database migration projects for enterprise customers
• Perform production-grade database operations including backup/restore, parameter tuning, and failover testing
• Drive schema conversion efforts from MS SQL Server to PostgreSQL/Aurora PostgreSQL
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth migration execution and knowledge transfer
• Validate data integrity and performance benchmarks throughout the migration lifecycle
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on AWS database migration best practices

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on system engineering experience
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Expertise in AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), and MGN
• Deep proficiency in MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL (or Aurora PostgreSQL)
• Background in production-grade database operations, including backup/restore, parameter tuning, and failover testing
• Skills in Infrastructure-as-Code for database resources using Terraform and CloudFormation
• Showcase of authored or contributed migration runbooks for enterprise customers
• Proven capability to deliver heterogeneous database migration projects end-to-end
• Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

We offer/Benefits

Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies

Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications

Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms

Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects

Focused individual development

Benefit package:

• Health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible benefits

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