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Urgent Hiring: Sr AWS Migration Engineer @ Minneapolis Minnesota 55437 (Hybrid)

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Apptad Inc

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Skills

Recruiting
Workflow
AWS Database Migration Service
AWS Migration Hub
Terraform
Provisioning
Customization
Virtual Private Cloud
Virtual Private Network
Amazon Route 53
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Linux
Amazon RDS
PostgreSQL
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
Management
Licensing
Active Directory
Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure
Database Migration
DMS
Replication
Database
Database Performance Tuning
Data Validation
Data Integrity
Mapping
AWS Application Discovery Service
RACI
Stakeholder Management
DevOps
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Windows
Computer Networking
Storage Virtualization
Servers
.NET
VMware
Migration
Code Refactoring
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Optimization
Amazon EC2
Amazon Web Services
Encryption
Regulatory Compliance
Management Consulting
Enterprise Information Management
Microsoft Outlook
Customer Focus
Innovation
Accountability

Recruiting
Workflow
AWS Database Migration Service
AWS Migration Hub
Terraform
Provisioning
Customization
Virtual Private Cloud
Virtual Private Network
Amazon Route 53
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Linux
Amazon RDS
PostgreSQL
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
Management
Licensing
Active Directory
Virtual Machines
Microsoft Azure
Database Migration
DMS
Replication
Database
Database Performance Tuning
Data Validation
Data Integrity
Mapping
AWS Application Discovery Service
RACI
Stakeholder Management
DevOps
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Windows
Computer Networking
Storage Virtualization
Servers
.NET
VMware
Migration
Code Refactoring
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Optimization
Amazon EC2
Amazon Web Services
Encryption
Regulatory Compliance
Management Consulting
Enterprise Information Management
Microsoft Outlook
Customer Focus
Innovation
Accountability

Summary

Sr AWS Migration Engineer

Location: Minneapolis Minnesota 55437 (Hybrid)

Core AWS Migration Skills

AWS Migration Framework - Deep understanding of the Assess Mobilize Migrate & Modernize phases and the 7 R's migration strategies (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, Retain, Relocate)

AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) - Primary tool for lift-and-shift rehosting of VMware VMs and physical servers to EC2; experience with replication agents, launch templates, and cutover workflows

AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) - Hands-on experience with DMS for SQL Server migrations, including Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) for heterogeneous migrations

AWS Migration Hub - Familiarity with tracking migration progress across multiple tools and integrating partner tools

VMware-to-AWS migration - Experience with AWS MGN, VM Import/Export, and optionally AWS Transform for VMware workloads

Infrastructure & IaC Skills

Terraform - Strong proficiency for provisioning landing zones, VPCs, subnets, security groups, IAM roles, and target-state infrastructure on AWS

AMI management - Creating, customizing, and managing Amazon Machine Images for standardized deployments (Optional)

Networking - VPC design, Direct Connect/VPN setup, security groups, NACLs, Route 53 DNS cutover, and hybrid connectivity between on-prem/Azure and AWS (Optional)

Microsoft & Windows Workload Expertise

.NET application migration - Experience migrating .NET Framework apps to AWS (EC2 rehost or refactoring to .NET Core/Linux)

SQL Server on AWS - Knowledge of SQL Server on EC2, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, and Aurora PostgreSQL as refactoring targets

Windows Server administration - Managing Windows workloads on EC2, licensing (BYOL vs. License Included), Active Directory integration

Azure-to-AWS migration - Experience with VM Import/Export from Azure VHDs, understanding Azure resource mapping to AWS equivalents, and handling Azure-specific dependencies (optional)

Database Migration Skills

DMS configuration - Setting up replication instances, source/target endpoints, and migration tasks for SQL Server

Schema conversion - Using AWS SCT for schema analysis and conversion when refactoring databases

Database performance tuning - Post-migration optimization and validation

Data validation - Ensuring data integrity during and after migration

Project & Methodology Skills

Large-scale migration experience - Proven track record with 100+ server migrations

Wave planning - Ability to group and sequence 115 applications into migration waves based on dependencies, complexity, and business criticality

Application discovery & dependency mapping - Using AWS Application Discovery Service or similar tools to map application interdependencies

Cutover planning - Designing rollback plans, minimizing downtime, and coordinating maintenance windows

RACI and stakeholder management - Defining roles across customer, partner, and AWS teams

Certifications (Recommended)

AWS Solutions Architect Associate (minimum) or Professional

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (preferred for refactoring work)

Additional: Microsoft certifications for .NET/SQL Server are a plus

Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years infrastructure administration (Windows, networking, storage, virtualization)

Minimum 2 3 years hands-on AWS migration delivery experience

Experience with at least one datacenter exit or large-scale migration (100+ servers)

Familiarity with MAP (Migration Acceleration Program) milestones and deliverables

Nice-to-Have Skills

AWS Transform - For automated .NET modernization and VMware migration acceleration

Containerization (ECS/EKS) - If any refactoring targets containers

CI/CD pipelines - For modernized application deployment

Cost optimization - Right-sizing EC2 instances, Reserved Instances/Savings Plans planning

Security best practices - AWS Well-Architected Framework, IAM, encryption, compliance.

ABOUT US

Apptad offers strategic consulting, enterprise information management and digital transformation services. With globally connected offices in US and India along with a team of trained and certified IT resources, Apptad ensures quick and effective delivery to its customers.Apptad is relentlessly reinventing the outlook of how companies leverage data.

With an effort to enable our customers the ability to solve biggest problems within their organization.We perceive our clients problems and respond with custom solutions instead of handing over boilerplate responses.

OUR MISSION

Customer Focus: We listen carefully to the needs of our clients so that we know what s important for their business and can design a customized solution for their business.

Innovation: As a firm, we believe in constantly upgrading ourselves and improving our solutions to adapt to the changing landscape of technology.

Accountability and Ethics: We believe in taking our commitments as seriously as our customers and living up to them while building trust for a long term business relationship.

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Dice Id: 90696384
Position Id: 2026-32540
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About Apptad Inc

We’re a strategic technology consulting and innovation-led transformation company, delivering enterprise-grade data management and AI/ML services. With a deep understanding of a plethora of industries, we partner with clients to navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving market. Our team of seasoned professionals brings a wealth of expertise, ensuring that our clients are equipped to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

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