🚀 Database Engineer (Senior / Lead) ID41867

Job Description 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. J-18808-Ljbffr