AWS Database Migration Engineer - £400/day via Umbrella - 6 Month Contract - Leeds - Hybrid - SCC Flex Contract
We are currently seeking an experienced AWS Database Migration Engineer to support a critical cloud transformation programme focused on migrating MongoDB workloads to Amazon DocumentDB. This contract is ideal for an AWS Database Migration Engineer with hands‑on, end‑to‑end migration experience who can operate confidently in a delivery‑focused environment.
Your responsibilities as the AWS Database Migration Engineer:
* Lead and execute the migration of databases from MongoDB to Amazon DocumentDB (AWS).
* Assess existing MongoDB architectures and design target DocumentDB solutions aligned to AWS best practices.
* Plan and deliver migration strategies, including schema compatibility, data validation and cut‑over activities.
* Configure, optimise and support Amazon DocumentDB clusters, including performance tuning and scaling.
* Work closely with application teams to remediate compatibility issues between MongoDB and DocumentDB.
* Implement monitoring, backup, resilience and security controls within AWS.
* Produce clear technical documentation covering migration approach, risks and outcomes.
* Support post‑migration stabilisation and knowledge transfer activities.
As a successful AWS Database Migration Engineer, you will have:
* Proven, hands‑on experience migrating MongoDB to Amazon DocumentDB in AWS (must‑have).
* Strong expertise with AWS services, particularly DocumentDB, EC2, VPC, IAM and CloudWatch.
* Deep understanding of MongoDB internals, data models, indexing and performance considerations.
* Experience delivering database migrations in live or business‑critical environments.
* Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve data or performance issues quickly.
* Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with developers, architects and stakeholders.
* Availability to work hybrid in Leeds as part of a collaborative delivery team.
If you are an AWS Database Migration Engineer looking for a contract where your MongoDB to DocumentDB expertise will be genuinely critical to delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today professional references required.
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