Overview
Role: Software (Data) Engineer - Data Migration
ASTEK has been providing IT and Engineering solutions for some of the world’s largest industrial and services groups for more than 35 years with 10,000 passionate experts in 22 countries throughout Europe, APAC, Middle East and the Americas
Summary
We are looking for a Software Engineer to lead and execute the transition of data from legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and minimal disruption to business operations.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in ETL processes, database management, data validation, and troubleshooting complex migration issues.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Analysis
Review existing data sources, structures, and dependencies to identify potential challenges.
Gather business requirements and define the scope of migration.
Work closely with business and IT teams to establish migration plans, including cutover and rollback strategies.
Data Extraction, Transformation & Loading (ETL)
Design and implement scripts to extract, transform, and load data into target systems.
Cleanse, map, and standardize data to meet system requirements.
Execute both incremental and full migrations while minimizing downtime.
Safeguard data consistency, integrity, and accuracy during transfers.
Testing & Validation
Conduct trial runs and verify data accuracy and completeness post-migration.
Diagnose and resolve migration errors.
Implement reconciliation processes, error-handling protocols, and rollback procedures.
Performance & Optimization
Enhance migration processes for handling large datasets efficiently.
Monitor system performance and resolve bottlenecks during data transfers.
Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and data protection policies.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3–8 years of experience working on large-scale systems and applications.
Proficient in
SQL
and relational databases such as
Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL .
Hands-on experience with
ETL processes, data migration, validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance .
Skilled in
application integration, monitoring, and automated testing .
Experience using
software development tools
(Git, Jenkins, JIRA).
Familiarity with
RESTful APIs
and connecting frontend applications to backend services.
Strong knowledge of
SDLC methodologies
and full project life cycle.
Ability to analyze requirements, prepare technical specifications, and develop test scenarios.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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