About the role
We are looking for an experienced Data Migration Lead with strong expertise in Database Architecture to lead end-to-end data migration initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for defining migration strategies, coordinating technical teams, managing risks, and ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and integrity throughout the migration lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of end-to-end data migration projects.
- Define migration approach, strategy, frameworks, controls, and execution plans.
- Work as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Database Architecture and Data Migration.
- Coordinate with multiple technical and business teams to ensure successful migration.
- Perform and oversee data validation, cleansing, transformation, and reconciliation.
- Identify migration risks and implement appropriate mitigation and data quality controls.
- Monitor migration progress, quality, and adherence to project timelines.
- Troubleshoot complex database and data migration issues.
- Contribute to technical and architectural decisions across teams.
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
Requirements:
- Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience in Database Architecture and/or Data Migration.
- Strong preference for candidates who have experience in:
- Large-scale data migration projects
- Source-to-target data mapping
- Data migration planning and execution
- Database design and architecture
- Data quality and reconciliation
- Migration cutover and validation
- Leading or coordinating migration teams
- Education: 15 years of full-time education is required.
Must-Have Skills:
- Database Architecture
- Data Migration
- SQL
- Data Modeling
- Database Management Systems
- Data validation and reconciliation
- Data cleansing and transformation
- Migration frameworks and methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Experience leading/coordinating technical teams
- Skills: Data Migration Lead, Data Migration Architect, Database Architect, Database Architecture, Data Architect, Migration Architect, SQL, Data Modelling, ETL, Data Validation, Data Transformation, Database Migration.