Data Migration Specialist Position Announcement (remote)

Code4lib; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in data migration seeks a detail-oriented Data Migration Specialist. This role involves extracting, transforming, and loading client data into open-source platforms. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, knowledge of metadata standards, and a customer service orientation. This is a remote position, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to define functional requirements and explain complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of content and encoding standards.
• Strong customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Extract, transform, and load client data from legacy cultural heritage systems into open-source platforms.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of metadata standards

Customer service orientation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Lyrasis is seeking a client focused and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Data Migration Specialist. This individual must be able to work with others to define functional requirements, communicate complex issues effectively, and work in a fast-paced environment on time sensitive projects.

Key activities of the role include extracting, transforming, and loading client data from legacy cultural heritage system(s) into Lyrasis-operated, open-source software platforms. Lyrasis-hosted platforms include ArchivesSpace, CollectionSpace, and DSpace.

If you are someone who enjoys solving data problems, you will thrive in this role. Individuals with excellent communication skills, knowledge of current and emerging content and encoding standards for metadata, and strong customer service focus are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Extract, transform, and load client data from legacy cultural heritage systems into Lyrasis-operated, open-source platforms (ArchivesSpace, CollectionSpace, DSpace).

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; ability to define functional requirements and explain complex issues.
• Experience with metadata standards for content and encoding (current and emerging).
• Customer service orientation; ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Remote position availability.

How to apply

https://lyrasis.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1594867

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Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 17:26 UTC
Last updated: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 17:26 UTC