DataStage Migration Architect – IBM CP4D

Computer Task; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CTG is seeking a DataStage Migration Architect to lead end-to-end migration from IBM DataStage 11.7 to CP4D 5.3 DataStage NextGen in New York.

You will design migration patterns for server, parallel, and sequence jobs; establish baselines; and drive cutovers with SMEs, platform support, and IBM CP4D Product Engineering.

Required expertise includes OpenShift, Python, S2PX, CCMT, MettleCI, CPDCLI, and AI coding tools for automated conversion and modernization.

Qualifications

• Expert IBM DataStage 11.7 across Server, Parallel, and Sequence Jobs.
• Proven CP4D 5.x DataStage NextGen migration experience.
• Strong OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) knowledge.
• Expert Unix/Linux scripting and Python.
• Experience with S2PX, IBM CCMT, MettleCI, CPDCLI.
• Experience using AI coding agents/tools (GitHub Copilot, IBM Bob) for code conversion and automation.
• Strong migration architecture, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and cutover skills.
• Insurance and Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) domain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end migration strategy, architecture, and execution from IBM DataStage 11.7 to IBM CP4D 5.3 DataStage NextGen.
• Design migration patterns for Server, Parallel, Sequence Jobs, routines, shared containers, sub-flows, parameter sets, and orchestration pipelines.
• Develop reusable migration patterns, MVPs, complexity classifications, and wave entry/exit criteria.
• Lead production cutover, dress rehearsals, back-out planning, remediation, issue resolution, and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with SMEs, platform support, stakeholders, and IBM CP4D Product Engineering/Support.

Skills

IBM DataStage 11.7

CP4D DataStage NextGen migration

OpenShift (OCP)

Unix/Linux scripting

Python

S2PX

CCMT

MettleCI

CPDCLI

AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, IBM B

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

S2PX

IBM CCMT

MettleCI

CPDCLI

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill a DataStage Migration Architect – IBM CP4D position for our client.

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 11 months

Duties

• Own end-to-end migration strategy, architecture, and execution from IBM DataStage 11.7 to IBM CP4D 5.3 DataStage NextGen.
• Design migration patterns for Server Jobs, Parallel Jobs, Sequence Jobs, routines, shared containers, sub-flows, parameter sets, and orchestration pipelines.
• Develop reusable migration patterns, MVPs, complexity classifications, and wave entry/exit criteria.
• Use S2PX, IBM CCMT, MettleCI, CPDCLI, and AI coding tools for code conversion, refactoring, automation, and mass migration activities.
• Establish performance baselines and quality gates; validate migrated jobs meet or exceed legacy runtimes.
• Lead production cutover, dress rehearsals, back-out planning, remediation, issue resolution, and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with SMEs, platform support, stakeholders, and IBM CP4D Product Engineering/Support.

Skills

• Expert IBM DataStage 11.7 — Server, Parallel, and Sequence Jobs.
• Proven CP4D 5.x DataStage NextGen migration experience.
• Strong IBM OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) knowledge.
• Expert Unix/Linux scripting and Python.
• Experience with S2PX, IBM CCMT, MettleCI, CPDCLI.
• Experience using AI coding agents/tools, including GitHub Copilot and IBM Bob, for code conversion, refactoring, and automation.
• Strong migration architecture, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and cutover skills.
• Insurance and Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) domain experience preferred.

Experience

• Expert-level experience architecting and executing DataStage-to-CP4D migrations.
• Experience leading large-scale, pattern-based ETL migration programs.
• Experience with high availability architecture, production cutovers, performance validation, and migration remediation.
• Experience working with technical SMEs, business stakeholders, platform teams, and vendor/product support organizations.
• Insurance/EDW experience strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.