MySQL DBA – Cloud Migration (AWS & Azure) Location: Remote (UK) Contract: Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Role Overview We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator with strong AWS and Azure cloud migration experience to support a major database transformation programme. The role will focus on migrating on-premise MySQL databases into cloud environments, initially into AWS and eventually transitioning workloads into Microsoft Azure. This role sits within a migration-focused satellite team working alongside the infrastructure team. The successful candidate will play a key role in risk assessment, migration planning, and execution, ensuring zero downtime migrations where possible while maintaining performance and security standards. Required Skills & Experience Essential Strong Database Administration experience with MySQL. Proven experience delivering database cloud migration projects. Hands-on experience with both AWS and Azure cloud platforms. Experience migrating on-premise databases to AWS. Strong performance tuning and database optimisation skills. Ability to conduct risk assessment and mitigation planning for migrations. Strong documentation and communication skills. Desirable Experience with Azure Cosmos DB. Exposure to large-scale database transformation projects. Experience working in hybrid infrastructure environments. Knowledge of database footprint reduction and system simplification strategies.