Data Migration & Implementation Lead

iamproperty; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Counselling

SimplyHealth private healthcare plan

£150 Wellbeing Allowance per year

Working elsewhere policy (4 weeks per 

Buy and sell annual leave scheme (upto

Job summary

iamproperty is seeking a Data Migration & Implementation Lead to head a small technical team and deliver migrations from third‑party CRM systems into our CRM platform, combining leadership, engineering and delivery management to minimise client disruption.

You will plan and oversee multiple migrations, design Azure Data Factory pipelines, lead data mapping and quality checks, and work with Product, Technology, Onboarding and Sales to meet commitments. Newcastle visits are required quarterly.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data engineering, data warehousing or a similar technical field.
• Experience leading technical teams, including performance and development.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, ETL processes and SQL/data storage systems.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL or another relevant programming language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical challenges.
• Confident communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
• Able to adapt quickly to new technologies and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of two Data Engineers and one Software Engineer, setting clear priorities and supporting their development.
• Plan and oversee multiple CRM data migrations, managing timelines, capacity, dependencies and risks.
• Design and maintain Azure Data Factory pipelines to support efficient, repeatable migrations.
• Lead data mapping, quality checks and remediation, ensuring client data is migrated accurately and securely.
• Develop migration plans and runbooks, including rollback plans and post-migration monitoring.
• Work closely with Product, Technology, Onboarding and Sales to coordinate migrations and deliver against client commitments.
• Identify opportunities to make our migration processes faster, more scalable and more efficient.

Skills

Data engineering

Data warehousing

Team leadership

Performance management

Data modelling

ETL processes

SQL

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Job description

We founded iamproperty to do the things no one else was doing, but we’ve grown because we have the best people. It’s our team who drive our success and help make our culture unique, creative, and filled with personality.

With over half our staff working remotely, location is not an issue either. Hiring people from all over the country has enabled us to broaden our reach, further adding to our diverse mix of teammates.

We currently have over 750 talented members of staff who share one vision, working together to transform the property industry and helping our Partner Agents succeed!

From CRM and auction to compliance, onboarding and conveyancing, our solutions work behind the scenes to give agents choice and control. We’re already working with over 7,000 UK Estate Agency branches to accelerate their success today, with a market leading ecosystem of solutions that ensures they have everything they need to manage their business, team and clients.

What can we offer you?

We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team in work and life. From enhanced flexibility and working from anywhere to your birthday off, an annual wellbeing allowance and our own discounts portal

• Private Counselling with a weekly confidential helpline available
• SimplyHealth private healthcare plan
• £150 Wellbeing Allowance per year
• Working elsewhere policy (4 weeks per year)
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme (upto 3 days per year)

What will you be doing as a Data Migration & Implementation Lead

As a Data Migration & Implementation Lead, you'll lead a small technical team and take ownership of delivering data migrations from third-party CRM systems into our CRM platform.

The role combines people leadership, technical expertise and delivery management, ensuring migrations are well planned, delivered on time and cause minimal disruption for our clients.

You will:

• Lead and develop a team of two Data Engineers and one Software Engineer, setting clear priorities and supporting their development.
• Plan and oversee multiple CRM data migrations, managing timelines, capacity, dependencies and risks.
• Design and maintain Azure Data Factory pipelines to support efficient, repeatable migrations.
• Lead data mapping, quality checks and remediation, ensuring client data is migrated accurately and securely.
• Develop migration plans and runbooks, including rollback plans and post-migration monitoring.
• Work closely with Product, Technology, Onboarding and Sales to coordinate migrations and deliver against client commitments.
• Identify opportunities to make our migration processes faster, more scalable and more efficient.

This role will require quarterly visits to the Newcastle Office.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in data engineering, data warehousing or a similar technical field.
• Experience leading, managing or mentoring technical teams, including performance and development.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, ETL processes and SQL/data storage systems.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL or another relevant programming language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical challenges.
• Confident communicator who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Able to adapt quickly to new technologies and ways of working.

We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities to apply. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates - if you need any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, just let us know how we can help!