At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AWS database migrations and provide expert consulting services to clients.
- Company: Join Mantel, a top-rated Australian IT consultancy focused on emerging tech.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and tailored professional development plans.
- Other info: Enjoy a flat structure, supportive culture, and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by guiding clients through cloud transformations with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in migrating SQL/Oracle databases to AWS and using automation tools.
Senior DBA, AWS Database Migrations
Join Mantel, an Australian‑owned IT Professional Services consultancy focused on emerging technology such as AI, Digital, Cloud, Data & Security. Established in 2017, Mantel has grown across Australia & New Zealand and has been named a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years.
Mantel employs a flat structure with no hierarchy, guided by five core principles. You will work in a principle‑based environment where you are empowered to deliver results.
About the role
As a Senior Consultant – AWS Data Migrations, you will deliver high‑quality consulting services to our clients by migrating database workloads to AWS. Your expertise will guide the design, deployment, and support of cloud database onboarding and migration projects.
You will assess, design, modernise and migrate RDBMSs to the best‑fit AWS‑backed solutions. As part of the Cloud Adoption team, you will help clients adopt modern AWS environments and operating models, build trusted relationships, and mentor client teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide consulting services combining architectural vision with hands‑on expertise using the latest cloud technologies.
- Assess, build architecture and migrate applications and data to AWS.
- Coordinate migrations with technology and applications teams to minimise business disruption.
- Manage database upgrades and infrastructure to support migration outcomes.
- Design, develop, and operate secure AWS and hybrid infrastructure marked with industry‑compliant standards.
- Use DevOps and continuous integration methods to build, configure, and manage infrastructure.
- Define new architectures based on regulatory compliance standards and secure stakeholder endorsement.
- Troubleshoot, analyse, and resolve issues to achieve project outcomes.
- Communicate with project teams, clients, vendors, and stakeholders to manage delivery.
- Establish and maintain client relationships as a source of reliable, professional advice on solution options.
- Continually upskill and pursue new technologies and certifications.
- Identify and report potential follow‑on business opportunities.
What you’ll need to be successful
- Experience migrating SQL and/or Oracle databases to AWS services such as DMS, SCT, RDS, VPC, EC2, DynamoDB and Aurora.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle on AWS and on physical/virtual servers.
- Experience conducting deep‑dive assessments of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle to recommend optimisations and cost benefits.
- Experience managing various versions of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle environments for upgrades with minimal disruption.
- Experience using automation for repeatable tasks (deployment, configuration, migration) via SQL, Python, CloudFormation, Terraform, etc.
- Understanding of Oracle and SQL Server licensing models.
What you can expect from us
- Career support across Cloud, Data, Digital, Delivery & Security through internal opportunities.
- All tools needed to hit the ground running – phone, laptop, swag, etc.
- Customisable My Deal programme allowing you to tailor your yearly plan for professional development, extra leave, side‑hustle time, and more.
- Flexible personal leave options and a Family Inclusive Workplace commitment to wellbeing.
- Flexible hybrid work, guided by our principles and client needs.
Salary: A$95,187.00 – A$108,734.00 per year.
We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and minority groups to apply.
Salary is commensurate with experience and location within Melbourne, Victoria.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology – Technology, Information and Media
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Senior DBA, AWS Database Migrations in Melbourne employer: Mantel
At Mantel, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship in the rapidly evolving field of AI and machine learning. Join us to make a meaningful impact on client projects and advance your career in a supportive environment that values your contributions.
