Data Migration Specialist (AWS) - Day Rate Contract
A large-scale digital transformation project is underway, and we are seeking a skilled Data Migration Lead to play a central role in migrating legacy systems to a modern cloud platform. This position blends hands-on technical delivery with leadership and oversight, ensuring a smooth and secure transition.
The Role
You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the full migration of structured and unstructured data from SQL-based environments into AWS. The role requires both technical expertise and the ability to manage stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of data migration activities, from scoping and planning to validation and go‑live.
* Design and implement ETL strategies using AWS-native services (Glue, S3, RDS).
* Oversee data quality checks, integrity validation, and performance testing.
* Coordinate across business and technical stakeholders, acting as the primary contact for migration tasks.
* Maintain strong documentation, compliance, and governance processes.
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience delivering complex data migration projects from SQL-based systems.
* Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services (S3, Glue, RDS).
* Expertise in SQL scripting, with working knowledge of Python desirable.
* Experience with data validation, governance, and quality assurance.
* Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Technical Environment
* Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS
* ETL & Storage: SQL, AWS Glue, S3
* Coding: SQL (essential), Python (desirable)
* Tools: JIRA, Excel, AWS-native analytics
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