Database Administrator / Data Engineer – AWS Migration

DerexTechnologiesInc

Richmond, VA, United States permanent

Posted: March 16, 2026

Quick Summary

Derex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America.

Job Description

With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies.

Role: Database Administrator / Data Engineer – AWS Migration

US- Richmond/VA 

Interview : In Person Interview

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Database Administrator / Data Engineer with strong experience in migrating on-premises databases to AWS. The candidate will support data platform modernization by assisting with database migration, Python-based data processing, and building AWS data pipelines supporting applications using Amazon RDS and DynamoDB.

Responsible for supporting SQL Server/Cloud BAU operations. supports production stability and performance monitoring by building operational metrics and dashboards for database performance. Develop data quality and performance dashboards to monitor system efficiency and ensure reliable data for reporting and analytics.

The role requires hands-on experience in database migration, data modeling, and AWS data services.

Must Have Skills (Screening Required)

1. On-Prem SQL server to AWS and snowflake source Data Migration experience

• Experience migration/archiving databases from on-premises environments to AWS

• Experience with AWS Database Migration Service(DMS) or similar tools preferred

2. AWS Database Technologies

• Strong experience with:

• Amazon RDS

• DynamoDB

3. Python for Data Processing

• Experience developing Python scripts for data creation, transformation, and data loads

4. Data Pipeline Development

• Experience building AWS-based data pipelines

• Familiarity with services such as:

• S3, Glue, Lambda

5. Data Modeling

• Experience designing logical and physical data models

• Ability to support application teams with schema design

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)and data migration service (DMS)

• Experience working with large datasets and ETL pipelines

• Knowledge of data lake architecture

• Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Dynamo Db

• Experience supporting application data environments

Experience Required

• 5+ years in Database Administration, Data Engineering, or similar role

• 3+ years of AWS and Snowflake experience

Responsibilities

• Support migration of on-prem databases to AWS

• Develop Python scripts for data generation and bulk loads

• Build and maintain AWS-based data pipelines

• Design and support data models

• Support application teams using RDS and DynamoDB

• Assist with data validation, migration testing, and performance tuning

Regards,

Manoj

Derex Technologies INC

Contact : 973-834-5005 Ext 206

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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