<p>Akkodis is seeking an Agile Architect for a Contract with a client in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end database migrations from on-premises to AWS EC2 while ensuring optimal performance tuning and secure, resilient architectures.</p> <p>Rate Range: $53/hour to $56/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.</p> <p>Agile Architect job responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead end-to-end migration of SQL Server databases from on-premises data centers to AWS EC2, ensuring minimal downtime.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform SQL Server provisioning, configuration, performance tuning, and security hardening across AWS-hosted environments.</p> </li><li> <p>Assess existing database architectures and define migration, optimization, and upgrade strategies aligned with cloud best practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and successful migration waves.</p> </li><li> <p>Troubleshoot database issues during migration and steady-state operations, supporting testing, validation, and performance benchmarking.</p> </li><li> <p>Document database architectures, migration runbooks, configuration standards, and operational procedures to support ongoing operations.</p> </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred).</p> </li><li> <p>7+ years of experience in SQL Server database administration, with 2-3 years of hands-on AWS experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong expertise in SQL Server installation, configuration, tuning, HA/DR solutions, and migration from on-prem to AWS EC2.</p> </li><li> <p>Hands-on experience supporting large-scale data center exit or cloud migration programs, working across cross-functional teams.</p> </li></ul> <p>If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com.</p> <p>Pay Details: $53.00 to $56.00 per hour</p> <p>Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled</p> <p>Military connected talent encouraged to apply</p> <p>To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy</p> <p>The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:</p> <ul> <li>The California Fair Chance Act </li><li>Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance </li><li>Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers </li><li>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance </li></ul> <p>Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</p>