Database Migrations Engineer

Laravel

Database Migrations Engineer executing database migrations for enterprise customers. Collaborating directly with clients on Laravel Cloud migration projects and productizing migration patterns.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in MySQL and Postgres database migrations, with a focus on automating workflows and productizing migration patterns. Strong communication skills are essential for customer-facing interactions and knowledge sharing.

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MySQL Database MigrationPostgres Database MigrationAWS DMSDatabase Automation ToolingCustomer-Facing Experience

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Hard Skills

Database MigrationMySQLPostgresAutomationProductisation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationAsync Communication

Tools & Technologies

AWSPaaSPlanetScalePerconaVitess

Industry Keywords

Database ToolingMigration WorkflowsCustomer Relationship Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudMySQLPHPPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute database migrations with enterprise and Private Cloud customers.
Assume ownership of the PlanetScale relationship and migration work.
Productise repeatable migration patterns.
Automate recurring migration requests.
Own broader app and service migrations in the gaps.
Distribute what you learn.
Keep the database offering competitive.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Genuine strength across both MySQL and Postgres.
Direct experience with database migrations in a customer-facing capacity.
A productisation instinct.
Strong written and async communication.
Comfort operating in a role where part of the scope is yours to define.
Nice to Have
Experience at a database tooling or infrastructure company - PlanetScale, Percona, Vitess, or similar.
Experience building tooling or automation around migration workflows.
Familiarity with AWS-based infrastructure or PaaS environments.
Experience with AWS DMS or comparable migration tooling.
A track record of writing, speaking, or teaching publicly about database topics.
Some familiarity with PHP applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work From Home
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Stock Option Plan