Solution Architect, Database Migration Accelerator (DMA)

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Description For Solution Architect, Database Migration Accelerator (DMA)

Join AWS's Database Migration Accelerator (DMA) team as a Solution Architect, where you'll play a crucial role in helping enterprises migrate to the cloud. This position combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, making it ideal for experienced database professionals who want to impact businesses globally.

As part of the AWS Utility Computing (UC) organization, you'll work with foundational services like S3 and EC2, while supporting customers in their cloud migration journey. The role requires expertise in database technologies, including both relational and NoSQL systems, with particular emphasis on migration methodologies.

AWS offers an inclusive culture with ten employee-led affinity groups across 190 global chapters. The team values work-life balance and provides flexibility in working hours. You'll have opportunities for mentorship and career growth in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing.

Key responsibilities include assessing customer database workloads, developing migration plans, delivering technical workshops, and identifying solutions to migration challenges. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, professional services, and product teams.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of experience as a solution architect or similar role, strong problem-solving skills, and deep understanding of database systems. You'll be at the forefront of cloud computing innovation, helping customers revolutionize their database infrastructure while contributing to AWS's continued leadership in cloud services.

This role offers the unique opportunity to work with diverse industries, solve challenging problems, and directly impact how companies utilize cloud technology. Join a team that's passionate about databases, migrations, and delivering exceptional customer experiences while staying at the cutting edge of cloud computing and AI.

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Responsibilities For Solution Architect, Database Migration Accelerator (DMA)

  • Work with customers, AWS sales, and product teams to drive migrations to AWS managed databases
  • Assess customer database workloads and develop high-level migration plans
  • Identify technical solutions to migration roadblocks
  • Assist customers in migration proof-of-concept projects
  • Deliver technical workshops and immersion days
  • Advise customers throughout the migration lifecycle
  • Enable customers in the use of AWS database and migration products
  • Identify new opportunities for AWS product improvements

Requirements For Solution Architect, Database Migration Accelerator (DMA)

PostgreSQL
MySQL
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years as a solution architect, migration specialist, DBA, Database Engineer, or similar role
  • Knowledge of one or more relational databases or NoSQL systems
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in software or Internet industries
  • Experience within specific technology domain areas (cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure)
  • Deep understanding in at least one of Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, or DB2 databases

Benefits For Solution Architect, Database Migration Accelerator (DMA)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Work-life balance
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Flexible working hours

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