Data Migration Engineer

Axiom Software Solutions; Wellington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Data Migration Engineer to lead end-to-end migration projects, ensuring data integrity and compliance with GDPR. The role entails designing data migration strategies, developing automated ETL pipelines using tools like AWS Glue, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have strong experience with cloud platforms and database management systems, as well as a solid understanding of data governance practices. This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Telford, UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end data migration projects.
• Proficiency in data modeling and schema design.
• Strong understanding of data governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead data migration projects, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Develop ETL pipelines and optimize migration processes.
• Monitor progress and resolve data quality issues.

Skills

ETL

AWS

SQL

Tools

AWS Glue

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Data Migration Engineer

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 labing 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.

ETL, AWS, SQL