Data Management & Migration Specialist
Warrior Edge Projects
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced Data Management & Migration Specialist to lead and execute enterprise-wide data management and migration initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing data migration strategies while ensuring data quality, integrity, governance, and security throughout the migration lifecycle.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in:
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Information Systems
- or a related qualification.
- Relevant professional certification such as:
- Microsoft Azure Data Engineer
- AWS Data Engineer
- Data Management Tools Certification
- Data Governance or Data Privacy Certification
- or another relevant data-related certification.
- Minimum 7 years' proven experience in Data Management and Data Migration.
- Experience working with large-scale enterprise data migration projects.
- Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and data security principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement data migration strategies, plans, and methodologies.
- Analyse source and target systems to ensure successful data migration.
- Design, build, and maintain data migration processes and ETL pipelines.
- Ensure data accuracy, completeness, integrity, and consistency throughout migration activities.
- Perform data profiling, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation.
- Establish and maintain data governance standards and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, database administrators, and project teams.
- Identify migration risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Monitor migration performance and resolve technical issues.
- Develop migration documentation, reports, and technical specifications.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies and applicable data privacy regulations.
- Support post-migration validation, optimisation, and issue resolution.
Knowledge & Skills
- Data migration methodologies and best practices.
- ETL tools and data integration technologies.
- SQL and relational databases.
- Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure and/or AWS).
- Data governance and data quality frameworks.
- Metadata management.
- Data modelling concepts.
- Data privacy and information security standards.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Planning and Organising
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Results Driven
- Adaptability
- Customer Focus
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale digital transformation projects.
- Professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and innovative working environment.
- Competitive remuneration package.
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to submit their detailed CV, qualifications, and relevant certifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
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