Job Title: Data Migration Specialist
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Expert Data Migration Specialist to lead and architect large-scale, complex data migration projects for enterprise applications, legacy systems, and cloud transitions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL, ETL processes, cloud-based data migration, performance tuning, security compliance, and automation. This role involves designing scalable migration strategies, optimizing ETL pipelines, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring teams to drive seamless data transitions with minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and lead enterprise-level data migration solutions, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability
- Design and implement automated ETL workflows for large-scale data transformation and migration
- Develop strategies for legacy-to-cloud and cross-platform data migrations (AWS RDS, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, Azure SQL)
- Optimize query execution plans, indexing, and partitioning to enhance data migration performance
- Ensure data integrity, validation, and reconciliation across source and target systems
- Implement database replication, clustering, and high-availability architectures to support seamless migration
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines for database automation and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, deadlocks, and inconsistencies in migration workflows
- Develop security measures and enforce compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CCPA) for data migration processes
- Lead and mentor data migration teams, conducting technical reviews and enforcing best practices
- Work with AI/ML teams to implement AI-driven automation and predictive analytics for data migration efficiency
- Stay ahead of industry trends in cloud data migration, big data, and distributed computing technologies
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Expert-level SQL proficiency (SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL) and query optimization techniques
- Extensive experience in ETL development and data migration tools (Talend, Apache NiFi, SSIS, Informatica, AWS Glue)
- Mastery of cloud-based data migration strategies (AWS RDS, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, Azure SQL)
- Deep knowledge of data architecture, normalization, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization
- Proficiency in scripting for automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD)
- Expertise in database security, encryption, authentication, and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of big data processing and streaming technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink)
- Ability to work with AI/ML for predictive analytics in data migration and performance optimization
- Strong troubleshooting skills for large-scale, high-transaction data environments
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Certifications in Data Migration, Cloud Databases (AWS/Azure/GCP), or ETL Tools are highly preferred
Experience:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in data migration, ETL development, database administration, and cloud migration
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale data migration projects, handling multi-terabyte datasets, and ensuring data quality
- Experience in mentoring teams, defining migration roadmaps, and implementing best practices for large-scale migrations
Key Focus Areas:
- Enterprise Data Migration Architecture & Optimization
- Cloud & Hybrid Data Migration Strategies
- AI/ML-Driven Automation & Predictive Analytics for Migration
- Security, Compliance & Regulatory Best Practices
- Leadership & Mentorship in Large-Scale Data Migrations
Tools and Technologies:
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle
- ETL & Data Migration Tools: Talend, Apache NiFi, Informatica, SSIS, AWS Glue
- Cloud Data Warehouses: AWS RDS, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, Azure Synapse
- Query Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL
- Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
- DevOps & CI/CD: Git, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins
- Big Data & Streaming Technologies: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Flink, Databricks
- Monitoring & Data Quality: SQL Profiler, Data Validation Tools, Prometheus, Grafana
Other Requirements:
- Strategic leadership and decision-making abilities for large-scale data migration projects
- Ability to design and implement high-performance, fault-tolerant migration architectures
- Excellent communication skills for working with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and business leaders
- Passion for innovation in AI-driven database automation, predictive analytics, and cloud-native solutions