As a Database Platform Engineer, you will work closely with multiple application and platform teams, acting as a technical enabler and migration specialist within a complex enterprise environment.
Support multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and product teams in onboarding to Azure database services (Azure SQL, Oracle on Azure, PostgreSQL)
Assess existing on‑premises Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases, analysing migration feasibility, risks, and constraintsDefine and drive end‑to‑end database migration strategies in collaboration with application teams.
Execute migrations from on‑prem environments to Azure, with a strong preference for Azure SQL and Oracle DB services, and support transformation to PostgreSQL where technically and functionally feasible
Act as a technical bridge between application teams, Azure platform teams, central DB teams, and Oracle/Microsoft vendors
Enable left‑shifted database operations by introducing automation, self‑service patterns, and standardized operational models.
Design and implement automation for database lifecycle operations such as:
- Provisioning
- Access management
- Backup & restore
- Monitoring
- Patching and basic operations
We need Azure DB experience with service set-up, on-prem vs cloud assessment, preparation for DB migration and related challenges. Followed by setting up a support model.
Educate and coach application teams on cloud database concepts, platform standards, and operational responsibilities
Contribute to reusable templates, reference architectures, documentation, and onboarding assets to support Azure DB adoption at scale.
