Senior Software Engineer- Data Migration

NearSource; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A software consulting firm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support a data migration initiative. This 100% remote role involves migrating datasets from MongoDB and MySQL to PostgreSQL while developing SQL scripts and validation tools. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in AWS, SQL, and scripting languages like NodeJS or Python. This position offers an opportunity to work on critical projects for high-impact engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in writing complex SQL queries.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services.
• Strong experience with MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Proficient in scripting using NodeJS or Python.
• Experience in designing and building RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Migrate data from MongoDB to PostgreSQL with high accuracy.
• Execute migration from MySQL to PostgreSQL.
• Develop complex SQL queries for transformation workflows.
• Build automated test scripts to validate data integrity.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for smooth migration.
• Apply AWS DMS for scalable migration execution.

Skills

Complex SQL queries

AWS services

MongoDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

NodeJS

Python

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Distributed applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline

Tools

AWS DMS

Job description

Job title: Senior Software Engineer Data Migration
Location: 100% Remote, Canada
Experience: 7+ Years

Role Summary

NearSource is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support a data migration initiative for a global engineering platform. The role focuses on migrating critical datasets from legacy NoSQL systems to PostgreSQL while developing reliable SQL scripts and validation tools. You will collaborate with our engineering teams to deliver a robust, enterprise-grade migration solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Migrate data from MongoDB to PostgreSQL with high accuracy and performance
• Execute migration from MySQL to PostgreSQL across targeted services
• Develop complex SQL queries to support transformation and validation workflows
• Build automated test scripts using NodeJS or Python to validate data integrity
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure smooth migration across platforms
• Apply AWS DMS and related cloud services to enable scalable migration execution

Must-Have Skills

• Proficient in writing complex SQL queries
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services
• Strong experience with MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL
• Skilled in scripting using NodeJS or Python
• Experienced in designing and building RESTful APIs using microservices architecture
• Background in developing scalable, distributed applications
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Familiarity with data migration using AWS DMS

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About NearSource

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