Migration & Implementation Consultant

Global Payments Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Migration & Implementation Consultant to spearhead data migrations into our Sentral School Management Platform.

You will combine Python and SQL expertise with customer-facing consulting to lead migrations from discovery through testing and go-live. You’ll build automated migration processes, address data quality, and support broader implementation activities across onboarding, configuration, UAT, training and post-go-live support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data migration, technical implementation or data engineering.
• Advanced Python scripting for automation of data migrations.
• Advanced SQL for profiling, transformation, reconciliation and data quality checks.
• Experience migrating data between SaaS platforms or enterprise systems.
• Translate business requirements into technical migration solutions.
• Strong customer consultation, communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data migrations from discovery to go-live.
• Design and optimise Python scripts and automation tools for migrations.
• Profile, map, transform, reconcile, and troubleshoot customer data with SQL.
• Partner with customers to understand source systems, rules and data quality.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues and migration risks with customers and teams.
• Own migration testing and quality assurance, including regression testing.
• Develop reusable migration frameworks, documentation and processes for scalability.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks and actions.
• Support broader implementation activities including UAT, training and go-live.
• Collaborate with Product, Development, Support and Implementation teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Python scripting

SQL

ETL

Data quality analysis

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Ownership

Xero / accounting tools

Tools

Xero

Job description

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Migration & Implementation Consultant to join our ever-evolving Operations team and help us unleash the potential of every business.

About The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll play a key role in helping customers successfully transition their data into the Sentral School Management Platform. Combining strong Python and SQL expertise with customer-facing consulting, you’ll lead complex data migrations from discovery through to testing and go-live. You’ll build automated and repeatable migration processes, solve data quality challenges and work closely with customers to ensure their data is accurate, validated and ready for implementation. You’ll also support broader implementation activities, giving you exposure across the full customer onboarding journey.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is AUD $115, 000 - $125, 000 plus superannuation.

What You’ll Own

• Lead end-to-end data migrations, from discovery and data assessment through to transformation, validation, reconciliation and final load.


• Design, build and optimise Python scripts and automation tools to improve the speed, accuracy and consistency of migrations.


• Use advanced SQL to profile, map, transform, reconcile and troubleshoot complex customer data.


• Partner with customers to understand their source systems, business rules, data quality and migration requirements.


• Identify and resolve data quality issues, exceptions and migration risks in collaboration with customers and internal teams.


• Own migration testing and quality assurance, including reconciliation, exception reporting and regression testing.


• Develop reusable migration frameworks, documentation and processes that improve scalability and delivery.


• Keep customers and stakeholders informed of progress, risks, dependencies and required actions.


• Support broader implementation activities including system configuration, UAT, training, troubleshooting, go-live and post-implementation support.


• Collaborate with Product, Development, Support and Implementation teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in data migration, technical implementation, data engineering or technical consulting.


• Advanced Python scripting skills, with experience automating data extraction, cleansing, transformation and validation.


• Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, data profiling, reconciliation and data quality analysis.


• Strong understanding of ETL, data migration methodologies, source-to-target mapping and validation.


• Hands‑on experience migrating data between SaaS platforms, business applications or enterprise systems.


• The ability to analyse unfamiliar datasets, identify anomalies and translate business requirements into technical solutions.


• Strong customer consultation, communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.


• The ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously and take ownership of delivery.


• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience in the education sector or working with schools.


• Knowledge of project management principles and frameworks.


• Exposure to business analysis or change management methodologies.


• Experience with Xero or similar financial/accounting platforms.

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever‑evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.