Database Solution Architect – DB2 to AWS Aurora PostgreSQL (Contract) | Kuala Lumpur

? Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (strong India-based candidates also considered)Engagement: Contract
Figulus Solutions is hiring on behalf of our client, SoftwareOne — a global software and cloud solutions provider operating in 70+ countries.
The roleJoin SoftwareOne's Regional Service Delivery Center (RSDC) as a Database Solution Architect serving customers across APAC. You'll lead large-scale database migration and modernisation programmes — especially IBM DB2 to AWS Aurora PostgreSQL — owning the architecture, the strategy and the customer conversation.
What you'll do

• Design PostgreSQL database architectures in cloud environments for APAC customers
• Lead migration assessments and modernisation programmes, including DB2 → Aurora PostgreSQL / MySQL using AWS DMS and SCT
• Produce migration strategies, HLD/LLD, runbooks, governance artefacts and executive presentations
• Run customer workshops and architecture reviews; manage stakeholders
• Own performance tuning, HA/DR, backup & recovery, cutover and rollback planning
• Work with cloud, application, infrastructure and DevOps teams to deliver end to end

Requirements

Must have

• 10+ years in database architecture and migration projects
• Strong IBM DB2 LUW, AWS Aurora PostgreSQL/MySQL, AWS DMS and AWS SCT
• Deep PostgreSQL architecture, administration and performance optimisation
• Proven migration assessment, strategy and architecture design experience
• Strong documentation and presentation skills (HLD/LLD, runbooks, executive decks)
• HA/DR, replication, security, backup & recovery design

We prioritise candidates who combine hands-on DB2-to-AWS migration work with strong architecture, documentation and presentation skills.
When applying, include: current location, notice period / availability, expected rate, and your DB2 → AWS migration experience.

Benefits

Figulus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.