Role: Data Migration Specialist
Remote (Preferred Local to LA)
Duration: 6+ months
Pay Rate: $70-$90
Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Data Migration Specialist to lead data migration initiatives, particularly migrating data to Snowflake. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders, building ETL processes, validating data, and ensuring high-quality migrations in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather and analyze migration requirements by collaborating with stakeholders during Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog grooming).
- Conduct assessments of current data environments and develop detailed migration and risk mitigation plans.
- Design and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to extract data from various sources, transform it, and migrate to Snowflake.
- Configure and optimize Snowflake environments, including database, schema, roles, and permissions management.
- Perform rigorous data validation, testing, and quality assurance to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and performance.
- Manage migration activities during Agile release cycles, ensuring smooth and minimally disruptive transitions.
- Document migration processes, configurations, issues, and solutions for ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.
- Provide post-deployment support, monitor system performance, and continuously improve data environments based on feedback.
Technical Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake configuration and optimization.
- Proficiency in ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, DataStage.
- Expertise in SQL and data modeling.
- Experience working in Agile/iterative development environments.
