Data Migration Technical Analyst

Our client is a small yet growing data migration consultancy that is currently seeking two Data Migration Technical Analysts due to an influx of new contracts. While extensive prior experience in data migration is not mandatory, some exposure to data migration and its underlying concepts would be advantageous. The company is committed to providing training to enhance your core skills, enabling your growth into the role of a Data Migration Technical Analyst.

As a Data Migration Technical Analyst, you will be expected to possess the technical capability to extract, transform, and load data using predefined methodologies and tools. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our highly experienced consultants, gaining valuable insights into data migration practices and various ERP systems. In addition to your technical expertise, strong analytical skills are essential, as you will need to engage with clients to identify data cleansing tasks and establish field mapping rules. Familiarity with general business processes and system data structures will significantly benefit the core data migration team.

• Attain comprehensive understanding of the project's data scope, focusing specifically on the detailed scope of your assigned data process area.
• Develop extraction processes from legacy systems to enable access to raw legacy data.
• Consult with clients regarding known data issues.
• Perform data analysis to pinpoint gaps and potential issues, quantifying these alongside known data concerns.
• Create Data Quality reporting tools aligned with company standards to help users identify and rectify legacy data problems.
• Collaborate with external System Implementation Consultants to understand how data is imported into the new system, including dependencies or constraints and linkage to system configuration.
• Conduct mapping sessions with clients to determine how legacy data needs transformation for integration into the new system.
• Document data issues, gaps, mappings, required business rules, and risks according to company standards, validating this documentation with stakeholders and key users.
• Develop T-SQL transformation code that meets company standards.
• Export target data in the required format for loading into the new system.
• Import transformed data into the new system, resolving any loading errors.
• Approve the export of newly imported data, ensuring it meets expectations.
• Investigate and resolve any reconciliation issues or testing bugs related to the data.
• Provide data extracts as necessary to assist users with reconciliation and testing tasks.

Essential Skills, Technologies & Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2017 and later)
• Strong knowledge of SSMS
• Experience with relational database DDL and DML
• Advanced T-SQL programming skills
• Familiarity with T-SQL performance tuning
• Excellent client-facing communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail
• Commitment to coding and documentation standards
• Ability to work independently while meeting strict deadlines

Desirable Skills & Technologies (not essential):

• Exposure to ERP-level or similar data migration projects
• Familiarity with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)
• Proficient in MS Visual Studio
• Competence in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Understanding of common business system areas (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, CRM, HRMS, Marketing Systems)
• Experience in technical team leadership
• Report building skills, e.g., PowerBI

The ideal candidate will be versatile, equally adept at technical work and client-facing analysis. They should rapidly comprehend problems and propose practical alternatives, assessing benefits to recommend solutions effectively. A sense of ownership over their work and a proactive attitude in tackling challenges are crucial. Experience collaborating with business stakeholders to set priorities and resolve issues, along with a comprehensive understanding of IT's role in client business processes, is essential. The candidate should excel in a dynamic environment, take pride in their work, and strive for excellence.

Although the role is remote there will be a need to travel to Reading 3 to 4 times a year for team meetings, normally followed by a social event the next day.

Benefits

Salary £45,000 - £55,000

25 days holiday + BH's

Statutory Pension

2 x 6 monthly salary reviews in the first year

2% finders fee for any new business brought in