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Required Skills & Experience\nStrong hands-on expertise in SQL Server 2008/2012 to SQL Server 2022 upgrade/migration projects.\nDeep knowledge of SQL Server architecture: collation, storage engine, SQL Agent, SSIS Catalog, backup/DR, and performance baselining.\nExperience with large-scale, wave-based migration planning (100+ database estates).\nFamiliarity with SSRS and Power BI data source repointing (working knowledge, not report development).\nExperience operating under Agile delivery with milestone-based, fixed-price engagements. 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Key Responsibilities\nDiscovery and assessment of the existing SQL Server landscape - edition, patch level, collation/NLS settings, schema/stored procedure/trigger inventory, and job scheduler estate.\nDefine and own the migration strategy, wave plan, and migration runbook\nPlan and execute database migrations across Waves, including partitioning/reorganization where identified.\nCoordinate with the ETL team on connection string, server reference, and configuration remediation tied to database migration.\nManage production cutover, rollback planning, and post-go-live hypercare defect resolution.\nMaintain the Dependency/RAID register for migration-related risks (environment readiness, access provisioning, performance baselines) and escalate through governance.\nSkill Requirements\nRole Purpose Manage the technical migration of SQL Server databases (~40 TB) from SQL Server 2008/2012 to SQL Server 2022, across wave-based migration cycles, ensuring zero disruption to laboratory and business operations. 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