Database Specialist Solution Architect
Amazon • Gurugram, Haryana, IND • Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
No Relocation
Posted: June 19, 2026
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Description
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Database Specialist Solution Architect to join the India WWSO Specialists team and help customers modernize their database estates on AWS. In this role, you will
Description
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Database Specialist Solution Architect to join the India WWSO Specialists team and help customers modernize their database estates on AWS. In this role, you will be the hands-on technical expert who works directly with customers to plan, design, and execute database migrations - moving workloads from commercial databases like Oracle and SQL Server to AWS purpose-built databases including Amazon Aurora, Amazon DynamoDB, and Amazon RDS. You will engage across the full migration lifecycle: from discovery and schema assessment through proof-of-concept validation and production cutover planning. This is a deeply technical, customer-facing role for someone who thrives on solving complex database challenges and enabling customers to achieve better performance, scalability, and cost efficiency on AWS. Key job responsibilities • Engage with customers to assess existing database environments, identify migration candidates, and recommend target AWS database services. • Design database migration architectures using AWS DMS, Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), and native replication approaches. • Conduct hands-on proof-of-concept engagements demonstrating performance, compatibility, and operational benefits of AWS databases. • Provide technical guidance on schema conversion, stored procedure refactoring, and application compatibility for Oracle/SQL Server to Aurora/RDS/DynamoDB migrations. • Develop migration runbooks, cutover plans, and rollback strategies for production database migrations. • Support competitive technical evaluations against Oracle, SQL Server, and other cloud database offerings. • Collaborate with Database Sales Specialists to qualify opportunities and accelerate deal closure through technical validation. • Create and deliver technical workshops, immersion days, and enablement sessions for customers and partners. • Contribute to the development of reusable migration tools, scripts, and best-practice documentation.
Basic Qualifications
- - Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or experience from a technical internship - 4+ years of database administration experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in SQL Server/MySQL and experience in Oracle DB - • Experience with at least one AWS or cloud-managed database service (Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB, or equivalent). - • Working knowledge of database migration tools and methodologies (AWS DMS, SCT, or similar). - • Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational database design, normalization, and indexing strategies. - • Customer-facing experience with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- - Knowledge of databases and AWS database services: ElasticSearch, Redshift, DynamoDB - Experience in Postgres, or experience in SQL Server/MySQL and experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities - AWS Professional level certification, or 3+ years of database (eg. SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Kinesis) experience - • Experience migrating production Oracle or SQL Server databases to Amazon Aurora or Amazon RDS. - • Hands-on experience with Amazon DynamoDB data modeling and single-table design patterns. - • Experience with infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK) for database provisioning. - • Experience in a pre-sales, consulting, or specialist SA role at a technology company. - • Exposure to India Public Sector environments and compliance requirements. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.