Job Role: Data Migration Engineer
Role Type: Permanent
Location: Telford, UK
Hybrid – 2 days’ work from Telford office

Job Description:

• Lead end-to-end data migration projects, including planning, mapping, extraction, transformation, loading, and validation.
• Design and implement data migration strategies to migrate large volumes of structured and unstructured data across various environments (cloud, on-premises, hybrid).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data architects, business analysts, and developers, to gather migration requirements and align data migration processes with business objectives.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance during migration, adhering to GDPR and other data protection regulations.
• Develop ETL pipelines using tools like AWS Glue, or similar technologies to automate data migration processes.
• Optimize data migration performance through efficient data transformation, filtering, and mapping techniques.
• Monitor data migration progress and resolve issues related to data quality, schema mismatches, or system compatibility.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including migration plans, data mapping, transformation rules, and post-migration validation reports.
• Conduct data validation and testing post-migration to ensure successful data transfer and accuracy in target systems.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during the migration process, ensuring minimal downtime and business disruption.
• Experience with database management systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, and proficiency in data modeling and schema design.
• Expertise in cloud platforms like AWS Cloud for cloud-to-cloud or cloud-to-on-premises data migrations.
• Implement data masking, anonymization, and encryption techniques to safeguard sensitive data during migration.
• Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and auditing principles to ensure transparent and compliant data migration practices.