AWS Data Architect

Job Description
AWS Data Architect | 6 months | Inside IR35 | Hybrid | Central London
Our client, a leading global consultancy, are looking for an AWS Data Architect to join for an initial 6-month contract based in Central London. The Architect will be responsible for defining the roadmap for a database migration from DB2 on-premise to Postgres on AWS Cloud.
ROLE: AWS DATA ARCHITECT
LOCATION: CENTRAL LONDON (1 DAY PER WEEK)
RATE: £600 PER DAY INSIDE IR35
LENGTH: 6 MONTHS WITH SCOPE TO EXTEND
Key responsibilities:
Understand the as-is Database DB2 on IBM Mainframe and define the roadmap to take the database onto the AWS Cloud – PostgreSQL
Design the end to end approach for migrating the Data from on-premises DB2 database to PostgreSQL DB on AWS cloud
Design the approach for parallel working with DB2 (as-is DB) and PostgreSQL (to-be DB) until the cutover
Should be able to understand the Java Micro-service architecture and keep in mind to design PostgreSQL DB which is efficient and optimised
Work closely with Technology Lead, Architecture, design leads to present the data migration design
Required knowledge and skills:
Hands on Java programming language, and server-side spring boot and spring framework
Data decomposition patterns
Creation of entities, ER, cardinality, normalisation
Experience with AWS tool DMS, SCT
Relational, newsql and no-sql
Experience of DB2 and Postgres DB is a must
Experience of Data migration testing tools
Data migration experience is a must
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply promptly and I will be in touch to discuss.