Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Azure Subject Matter Expert SME with solid expertise in replatforming on-premises workloads to Azure and database migration The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure Database Migration Service DMS and SQL technologies leading end-to-end migration projects from assessment to cut-over Key Responsibilities Lead replatforming initiatives from on-premises environments to Azure Perform Azure Migrate assessments including Discovery of workloads applications and dependencies Sizing and cost estimation for Azure resources Design and implement migration strategies for databases and applications Execute database migrations using Azure Database Migration Service DMS for SQL Server to Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance Other relational databases Oracle MySQL PostgreSQL to Azure Develop migration runbooks and ensure smooth cut-over with minimal downtime Troubleshoot migration issues and optimize performance post-migration Collaborate with application teams to validate migration approach and timelines Provide best practices for governance security and compliance during migration Required Skills Experience Hands-on experience with Azure Migrate assessment discovery planning migration cut-over Azure Database Migration Service DMS for heterogeneous and homogeneous migrations SQL Server administration performance tuning and troubleshooting Strong understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services Networking identity and security in Azure Experience in large-scale migration projects on-prem to Azure or cross-cloud Ability to create migration plans and execute them effectively Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure Database Administrator Associate or Data Engineer Associate Experience with hybrid cloud environments Familiarity with automation tools for migration and deployment