Cloud Database Migration Engineer

(Inside IR35) Contract

Months Initially

Hybrid (3 Days Onsite – London)

We’re seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Migration Engineer to join a major transformation programme within a large enterprise organisation. This is a pivotal role leading critical cloud database migrations, helping modernise and future-proof our data infrastructure.

You’ll be instrumental in designing, transitioning, and administering large-scale cloud database environments, with a strong focus on Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and high availability (HA) architecture.

This position sits inside IR35 and will require 3 days per week onsite in Central London. Initial contract is 3 months, with a strong likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, and hands-on migration of a substantial database estate to cloud platforms.
• Modernise legacy SQL environments, upgrading databases to align with cloud-native standards.
• Architect and build highly available (HA) database solutions with robust disaster recovery strategies.
• Automate database provisioning and management via Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like Terraform, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.
• Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless deployment and version control processes.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, application, and security teams to align migration goals.
• Document processes, migration approaches, and knowledge share across teams.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud database administration and migrations (e.g., Azure SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Strong background in managing Windows-based SQL Server environments across development, UAT, and production stages.
• Solid knowledge of designing high-availability (HA) database solutions in cloud environments.
• Practical expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Proven ability to automate database deployment, scaling, and configuration management.
• Understanding of CI/CD best practices for database deployments.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Desirable:

• Certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect.
• Experience delivering projects within regulated sectors (finance, healthcare, insurance, public sector).
• Awareness of security and compliance considerations in cloud data environments.

Contract Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 3 Months (extensions expected)
• Location: Hybrid (3 Days per Week in London Office)
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35