Database Migrations Engineer

Laravel

. Execute database migrations with enterprise and Private Cloud customers onboarding to Laravel Cloud, primarily using MySQL and Postgres .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Poland, PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing database migrations using MySQL and Postgres, with a focus on customer-facing technical execution and automation of migration workflows. Strong ability to document processes and identify repeatable patterns to enhance efficiency in database management.

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MySQL Database MigrationPostgres Database MigrationTechnical Execution OwnershipAutomation of Migration WorkflowsStrong Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Database MigrationMySQLPostgresAutomationDocumentationDecision LogicEdge-Case HandlingAWS DMSDatabase ToolingPHP Applications

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCustomer-Facing ExperiencePattern IdentificationOwnership

Tools & Technologies

PlanetScaleAuroraPerconaAWS InfrastructurePaaS Environments

Industry Keywords

Database MigrationsMigration WorkflowsCustomer OnboardingTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudLaravelMySQLPHPPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute database migrations with enterprise and Private Cloud customers onboarding to Laravel Cloud, primarily using MySQL and Postgres
Own the technical execution of migrations during customer calls
Assume ownership of the PlanetScale relationship and migration work
Productise repeatable migration patterns through documentation, decision logic, and edge-case handling
Automate recurring migration requests and eliminate manual effort
Own broader application and service migrations onto Private Cloud when database migration work permits
Write documentation, runbooks, and reference material for Sales, Customer Success, and Engineering
Monitor alternatives such as PlanetScale, Aurora, and Percona for pricing, instance classes, and capabilities
Advise on changes needed to keep Laravel Cloud’s database offering competitive

Requirements

What you’ll need

Genuine strength across both MySQL and Postgres
Direct experience with database migrations in a customer-facing capacity
Experience running database migration processes alongside engineers and customers
Comfortable owning technical execution rather than advising on it
Ability to identify repeatable patterns in bespoke work and package them without over-engineering
Strong written and async communication
Comfort operating in a role where part of the scope is yours to define
Experience at a database tooling or infrastructure company such as PlanetScale, Percona, or Vitess (nice to have)
Experience building tooling or automation around migration workflows (nice to have)
Familiarity with AWS-based infrastructure or PaaS environments (nice to have)
Experience with AWS DMS or comparable migration tooling (nice to have)
Track record of writing, speaking, or teaching publicly about database topics (nice to have)
Some familiarity with PHP applications (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work From Home
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Stock Option Plan