Data Migration & Management Specialist

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading public sector organisation to hire for the role of Data Migration & Management Specialist for their Dublin office. You will lead data input processing and validation for the new central system and oversee migration from multiple sources into a single consolidated dataset for the AVL system.

The role involves coordinating SDLC activities, testing and QA support, documentation of processes, and collaboration with Contracts and Customer Experience teams

Qualifications

• Hold a NFQ degree level 7 in computing, engineering, information technology, or a relevant technical discipline to data analysis.
• 2-3 years’ experience in data management with SQL databases; MongoDB desirable.
• Ability to prioritise work to meet data supply life cycle targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and improve service quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the processing and validation of data input into the organisation's systems to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Assist triage, investigation and resolution of issues with supported systems.
• Support SDLC, testing and QA activities including test strategies, plans, and test case management.
• Process 'emergency' data changes arising from unforeseen circumstances.
• Assist in testing and validation of enhancements and new features.
• Document and maintain processes and procedures for operations and interface with wider business processes.

Skills

SQL databases

MongoDB

GIS

Lean Six Sigma

ITIL

Data management

Communication

Education

NFQ degree level 7 in computing/engineering/IT

Tools

Test Case Management Tools

Job description

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading public sector organisation to hire for the role of Data Migration & Management Specialist for their Dublin office.

Please note this is a 12-months contract.

About the Role

You will lead the processing and validation of data input into the new central system. You will have overall responsibility for the identification, planning, and migration of data from multiple sources, into a single consolidated data set, which will be used for the AVL system.

Responsibilities

• Leading the processing and validation of data input into the organisation's various systems to ensure it provides the required level of service, accuracy and availability.


• Assisting in the triage, investigation and resolution of issues and problems with supported systems.


• Support Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and testing and QA activities, including; Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases/Suites and Test Case Management Tools.


• Processing 'emergency' data supply changes resulting from unforeseen circumstances.


• Assisting, from time to time, in testing and validation of enhancements and new features.


• To document and maintain processes and procedures as applicable to the operations team, with full regard to how these interface with the wider business processes. This will include, but not be limited to: daily service tasks, configuration and release management, incident and problem management, service level continuity management, infrastructure and security management, disaster recovery and business continuity.


• Working with the Contracts and Customer Experience teams to continually improve processes, system performance, and the customer experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a minimum of an NFQ degree level 7 qualification in computing, engineering, information technology, or, a relevant technical discipline to data analysis, preferably data science or equivalent.


• Have 2-3 years’ recent experience working in a data management capacity including working with SQL databases. (experience with MongoDB would be desirable)


• Be effective at prioritising work to ensure target dates (data supply life cycle) are achieved using the provided systems and tools with an eye for detail and accuracy.


• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills in order to influence non-direct reports, managers and stakeholders in matters that can enhance service quality.

Preferred Skills

• Have previous experience working with GIS or spatial data.


• Have an understanding of and exposure to Lean Six Sigma and/or ITIL.


• Possess data management skills, understanding of data management principles and best practices.


• Have experience of defining and understanding business requirements.