Data Migration Lead

Firefish Software; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recruitment solutions is looking for a Data Migration Lead to enhance their migration processes. This role involves leading data migrations, utilizing SQL and SSIS to ensure quality and efficiency while providing mentorship. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, this position offers flexible remote work and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Remote-first working

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Medical cashback for treatments

Private healthcare and GP service

24/7 mental health support line

Structured career development programmes

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Expert in relational database systems (SQL Server) and SSIS.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex migration issues.
• In-depth knowledge of databases/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex migration projects from various software systems.
• Ensure high quality and on-time delivery of client data migrations.
• Own technical scoping and planning of migrations.

Skills

SQL

SSIS

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Job description

We’ve cast our net for a Data Migration Lead to take ownership of our migration processes as we help recruitment businesses across the globe make a seamless switch to Firefish.

This is a high-impact role in our Implementation team, combining hands-on SQL and SSIS expertise with mentoring, planning, and continuous improvement. You’ll lead complex migration projects from a variety of software systems and help shape how we scale our service as we grow.

You’ll find this role exciting if:

• You enjoy leading and delivering client data migrations using SQL and SSIS, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery
• You want to own technical scoping and planning of migrations, working closely within internal teams
• You're always looking for ways to improve existing tools and internal scripts to support automation, efficiency, and accuracy
• You're a Detective Data who enjoys investigating system behaviours, using your technical expertise to analyse and identify data-related issues and resolutions

We’ll be excited about you if:

• You’re an expert in relational database systems (SQL Server) and SSIS, and have an in-depth knowledge of and passion for databases/SQL
• You're able to troubleshoot complex migration issues and create robust, sustainable solutions
• You’re keen to make your mark in a forward-thinking, success-driven business that's dedicated to accelerating your career!

We appreciate that to have a good life at work you need to have a good life outside of work too! So, for this role we offer:

• A basic salary of £43,000-£56,000 per annum
• Remote-first working & flexible hours: adjust your schedule to fit around your out-of-work commitments (as long as you're here for our core hours!)
• 25 days holiday (plus 8 public holidays)
• Medical cashback for optical, dental, therapy treatments and consultations up to £1170 per year for you, and additional allowance for dependent children
• Private healthcare, GP service, health club discounts, retail discounts and cashback
• 24/7 mental health support line, face-to-face CBT sessions, and in-house mental health first aider
• Structured career development programmes and in-house coaches
• Regular social events online, at our Glasgow Aquarium, and at exciting external locations
• Company awards, kudos...and plenty of fish puns