What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS Database Migration Architect position at Cognizant?
About The Role
As an AWS Database Migration Architect, you will make an impact by driving enterprise database modernization and migration to AWS, leading the design and execution of complex, heterogeneous migrations. You will architect resilient, high-performance cloud database solutions, implement database DevOps practices, and ensure operational excellence. Your work will directly impact platform stability, scalability, and long-term cloud adoption. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Associate Director.
In This Role, You Will
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Plano, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
Salary And Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2026
The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 - $116,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
As an AWS Database Migration Architect, you will make an impact by driving enterprise database modernization and migration to AWS, leading the design and execution of complex, heterogeneous migrations. You will architect resilient, high-performance cloud database solutions, implement database DevOps practices, and ensure operational excellence. Your work will directly impact platform stability, scalability, and long-term cloud adoption. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Associate Director.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead end-to-end heterogeneous database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), including full load and CDC strategies.
- Assess source and target databases (Oracle, DB2 LUW, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and design optimized migration strategies.
- Execute pre-migration readiness: connectivity validation, sizing, parameter tuning, character sets and collations, LOB handling, constraints, and triggers.
- Perform schema conversions using SCT and integrate with DMS for complete migration workflows.
- Validate migration cutovers through data reconciliation, checksum/row count verification, and rollback strategies.
- Architect, deploy, and support Amazon Aurora (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL/SQL Server), leveraging features such as Global Database, read replicas, and high availability.
- Apply strong DBA fundamentals, including performance tuning, security hardening, backup/restore, monitoring, and HA/DR strategies.
- Implement Database DevOps using Liquibase: changelogs (XML/SQL/YAML/JSON), versioning, rollback strategies, and controlled releases.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines integrating Liquibase using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
- Ensure secure and compliant operations with IAM, KMS, AWS Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, and Performance Insights.
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Plano, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
- 10 years of experience in database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or platform architecture.
- Hands-on expertise with AWS DMS and AWS SCT for heterogeneous database migrations.
- Proven experience with Liquibase and database DevOps automation.
- Strong experience designing and supporting Aurora MySQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, RDS MySQL, RDS PostgreSQL, and RDS SQL Server in production environments.
- Deep knowledge of enterprise database platforms including Oracle and DB2 LUW.
- Strong understanding of database performance tuning, security, backup/restore, and high availability architectures.
- Experience with Sybase database administration.
- Background in AIX administration.
- IBM Certified Database Administrator certification.
- Sybase Database Certification or equivalent enterprise database credentials
Salary And Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2026
The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 - $116,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary : $99,000 - $116,000