Data Migration Engineer

Myairops; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A data solutions provider is looking for a skilled Data Migration Engineer based in Farnborough. This role entails managing challenging data migrations, working closely with experienced engineering teams, and focusing on customer-facing tasks. You will have opportunities to learn about software development, micro-service architecture, and SaaS APIs. The ideal candidate should possess a degree or equivalent experience and be proficient in SQL, with some knowledge of Python and C#. Benefits include a group pension scheme, life assurance, and more.

Benefits

Group Pension Scheme – up to 5% contributions matched

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Travel Insurance

Discounts at popular retailers

Qualifications

• Intermediate level knowledge of SQL.
• Basic knowledge of Python and C#.
• Understand the principles of building interactive applications with Business APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead data migration tasks for customers.
• Manage data migration processes for efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data design.

Skills

SQL

Python

C#

JSON

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering

Job description

/Position: Data Migration Engineer
/Location: Farnborough HQ (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Data Migration Engineer who will manage challenging and rewarding data migrations for our clients.

Part of this role will require learning various elements of software development, micro-service architecture and the importance of SaaS APIs. Over time there is potential for this individual to join our software development team.

This is an amazing opportunity for an individual who would thrive in an environment where they will be responsible for a key customer-facing function, whilst also having the opportunity to learn and expand their knowledge of data engineering and software development.
You would be working closely with our experienced engineering team, who will be supportive in giving you the advice and exposure to learn and develop your knowledge.

As a Data Engineer you will have exposure to:

• Complex data migrations from source to target systems
• Elements of project management to ensure a successful migration outcome
• Coding languages, such as C#
• Becoming familiar with micro-service architectures
• Learning how data is managed within a leading-edge SaaS product
• Learning the importance of using APIs in the cloud
• Learning about core business logic
• Bug fixing

/Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with assigned customers to lead on data migration tasks, especially migrating customers’ data from existing 3rd party systems into the myairops platform.
• Executing, and managing the data migration process to maximise efficiency and accuracy of migration, whilst collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the data design, functionality, and processes are aligned.
• Managing discussions with relevant Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to identify, define, and document the business requirements for the data migration.
• Develop and execute the extraction and transformation scripts/processes/activities from the clients’ existing systems.
• Maintain and manage data onboarding scripts and tools to allow the loading of customer data to environments.
• Transfer of data to templates ready for migration, ensuring a clear and complete understanding of the requirements.
• Determine ways to improve efficiency and ensure accuracy of transfer using suitable tools.
• Escalate any risks or issues encountered or anticipated as early as possible, to ensure minimal impact to the client projects.
• Manage the quality of process data into the environment, minimising the levels of defects and occurrences of incorrect data.
• Maintain quality of documentation and activity to agreed levels within the appropriate areas.
• Maintain core data repositories for baseline product environment delivery. Ensuring ETL pipelines for data input to products and central data sources/microservices are maintained and managed.

/Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

• Degree or equivalent experience within relevant area of Engineering
• Intermediate level knowledge of SQL
• Basic knowledge of Python
• Basic knowledge of C#
• Basic understanding of JSON
• Understand of the principals of building interactive applications to communicate with Business APIs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, utilising effective time management & prioritising skills.
• Able to proactively manage and anticipate potential issues and risks.
• Able to demonstrate strong communication skills, to work effectively with all teams across the business, instilling confidence and trust in our data engineering capabilities.

/Benefits include:

• Group Pension Scheme – up to 5% contributions matched
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Travel Insurance
• Discounts at popular retailers

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.