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Database Migration Engineer (SQL) – Cloud & AWS Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 26 Feb 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2634106 - Ref 878000017007050
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About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Migration Engineer (SQL) to join a dynamic technology team driving large-scale cloud transformation initiatives. This role is ideal for a technically strong, self-driven professional who thrives in mission-critical and regulated environments and has hands-on experience migrating enterprise SQL Server environments to AWS.


If you are passionate about cloud architecture, database optimisation, and seamless production migrations — this opportunity is for you.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute large-scale SQL Server cloud migrations to AWS platforms


  • Migrate on-prem SQL Server databases to Amazon RDS and EC2 environments


  • Develop, enhance, and maintain detailed database migration runbooks


  • Write and optimise T-SQL scripts for migration, validation, and performance tuning


  • Ensure compliance with security controls and service delivery standards


  • Operate effectively within regulated, production, and mission-critical environments


  • Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement structured problem-solving approaches


  • Work autonomously while collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams




Requirements
  • 5+ years’ hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server


  • Proven experience in enterprise-scale SQL Server cloud migrations


  • Strong working knowledge of AWS platforms and services


  • Experience migrating databases to Amazon RDS and EC2


  • Ability to develop and execute structured migration methodologies


  • Strong understanding of production controls, governance, and risk mitigation


  • Experience supporting high-availability, business-critical systems


  • Strong analytical mindset with logical, structured problem-solving ability


  • Self-motivated and able to manage migrations independently



    • Advantageous Skills
    • Experience working with AWS Managed Services (AMS)


    • Scripting experience in PowerShell and/or Python


    • Experience migrating SSIS / SSRS / SSAS (SSxS) environments to RDS SQL Server


    • Experience developing automation scripts to streamline migration processes


    • Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines




    Desired Skills:

    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • SQL
    • AWS
    • Amazon RDS
    • EC2
    • PowerShell

    Desired Qualification Level:

    • Degree

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    About the agency

    Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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