Database Engineer – Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Oversee the data workstream for a project involving the migration of the SAP SQL Anywhere platform, which includes millions of records, stored procedures, triggers, and essential integrations.

• Assess, define, and implement Change Data Capture (CDC) methods to facilitate platform coexistence scenarios.

• Maintain data consistency and establish a single source of truth during dual-run operations.

• Safeguard data integrity and ensure the performance of mission-critical enterprise applications.

• Enhance and support data environments for equivalence testing, validation, and replay of production histories.

• Generate masked and synthetic datasets in accordance with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD).

• Develop and execute wave-based data migration, reconciliation, and validation strategies while minimizing operational risks.

• Extract, document, and transform embedded business rules into reusable artifacts.

• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, promoting continuous enhancement of the database environment.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout all stages of the migration and technology modernization process.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient or fluent in English for the interpretation of technical documentation.

• Extensive experience in migrating legacy databases to modern platforms and/or cloud environments.

• Demonstrated history of completing migration and cutover projects without data loss.

• Familiarity with Sybase, SAP SQL Anywhere (ASA), or equivalent technologies.

• Understanding of Change Data Capture (CDC), data replication, and data synchronization techniques.

• Experience in platform coexistence environments and dual-store strategies.

• Strong foundation in query tuning and large-scale performance optimization.

• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and compliance with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD).

• Background in managing complex database migration projects within large-scale enterprise settings.

• Analytical skills to evaluate risks and formulate migration strategies.

• Preferred: experience with AWS data services; knowledge of FinOps and cost-optimization strategies (right-sizing); experience in extracting and refactoring business rules from PowerBuilder and SAP SQL Anywhere; familiarity with PostgreSQL; and experience in data architecture modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

• Strategic mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

• Analytical approach with an emphasis on resolving complex issues.

• Capability to operate in critical, high-availability environments.

• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and business stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and a results-driven orientation.

• Dedication to maintaining data quality, security, and governance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.