Remote Python Data Migration Specialist

SR2 REC LTD; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI development company in the UK is seeking a Software Developer with strong Python skills to support a 3-month data migration programme. You will tackle legacy systems, build migration tooling, and collaborate closely with product teams to ensure successful transitions. The ideal candidate has solid experience in PostgreSQL, API work, and communicates effectively with stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to drive impactful change in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in production environments using Python.
• Solid knowledge of complex PostgreSQL schemas.
• Ability to reverse-engineer undocumented systems.

Responsibilities

• Reverse-engineer undocumented PostgreSQL schemas.
• Build Python migration scripts for data transformation.
• Collaborate with teams to define migration acceptance criteria.

Skills

Strong Python development experience

Solid PostgreSQL knowledge

Proven ability to reverse-engineer systems

Experience working with APIs

Familiarity with S3 or similar storage

Confident communicator

Comfortable working with ambiguity

Job description

A leading AI development company in the UK is seeking a Software Developer with strong Python skills to support a 3-month data migration programme. You will tackle legacy systems, build migration tooling, and collaborate closely with product teams to ensure successful transitions. The ideal candidate has solid experience in PostgreSQL, API work, and communicates effectively with stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to drive impactful change in a fast-paced, evolving environment.