At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the migration of critical databases to the cloud with rigorous testing and validation.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovative database solutions.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to work with diverse technical teams.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of cloud technology and make a significant impact on data management.
- Qualifications: Experience with IBM DB2 or Oracle databases and a strong testing mindset.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Project Overview
This initiative focuses on migrating mission-critical IBM DB2 environments from Sailfish proprietary appliances to IBM DB2 Cloud Rack ahead of Sailfish end-of-life in September 2026.
Migration requires rigorous validation, testing, and security readiness across multiple enterprise data centers.
Role Summary
The Database Migration Specialist will execute end-to-end DB2 Sailfish to Cloud Rack migration activities, including environment validation, data migration, intensive testing, and security/compliance assurance.
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Execute DB2 Sailfish to DB2 Cloud Rack migrations including environment and configuration validation.
- Validate infrastructure, database configuration, network connectivity, and access controls.
- Perform functionality, performance, stress, scalability, and failover testing.
- Execute data migration, reconciliation, and integrity validation.
- Work closely with application, infrastructure, IBM, and security teams to resolve issues.
- Develop migration runbooks, validation reports, and sign-off documentation.
- Support cutover execution and post-migration stabilization.
Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with IBM DB2 (LUW) or Oracle database platforms.
- Proven delivery of large-scale database or platform migrations.
- Strong testing mindset with data validation and reconciliation experience.
- Experience working across multiple technical and vendor teams.
- Best practices and regulated environments preferred.
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Database Migration Specialist employer: Crisil
As a leading investment banking firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and opportunities to engage in large-scale technology transformations, particularly in the Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk domains. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we offer competitive benefits and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
