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HIKINEX

Senior Database Migration Consultant – Pod Lead

HIKINEX

Senior Database Migration Consultant leading database modernization and migration initiatives for government clients. Overseeing database migration from SQL Server to PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.

Posted 7/2/2026contractRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSMS SQL ServerPostgresSQLSSIS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead database modernization and migration initiatives from SQL Server to PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.
  • Design, develop, and optimize database objects, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, and SSIS/SSRS components.
  • Perform schema conversion and code remediation using AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT).
  • Plan and execute database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), including full-load and Change Data Capture (CDC) migration strategies.
  • Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and architectural improvements.
  • Review technical deliverables and provide guidance to database migration team members.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of database modernization initiatives.
  • Support database validation, testing, troubleshooting, and post-migration optimization.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of experience in database engineering, database migration, or database architecture.
  • Expert-level experience with: Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers, Views, and SSIS/SSRS
  • PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL PL/pgSQL development and performance tuning
  • SQL Server to PostgreSQL migration projects
  • Strong hands-on experience with: AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
  • AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
  • Schema conversion and code-object remediation
  • Full-load and Change Data Capture (CDC) migration strategies
  • Database performance tuning, indexing, and optimization
  • Large-scale database modernization initiatives
  • Experience leading database migration teams and reviewing technical deliverables.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Must be willing to support and work with a government client.
  • Must be willing to undergo fingerprinting as part of the onboarding process.
  • Must successfully complete a government background investigation (CJIS-type clearance).

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Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft SQL ServerT-SQL Stored ProceduresFunctionsTriggersViewsSSISSSRSPL/pgSQLIndexingQuery Tuning
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipCollaborationGuidance