Migration Architect

Job Title: Migration Architect

Location: London, UK (3 days in office)

SC Cleared: Required

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 8-12 years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Migration Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in migrating financial/banking applications, interface re-connectivity, and experience in the banking and financial industry. In addition, the candidate should have experience with COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products and data modernization/transformation programs.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Extensive Data Migration Experience:Proven track record of leading and executing complex data migration projects, preferably with 10+ years of experience.
• Databricks Expertise:In-depth knowledge of the Databricks platform, including Delta Lake, Spark SQL, and Databricks Runtime.
• Cloud Computing:Strong understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and their integration with Databricks.
• Data Modeling and Architecture:Ability to design and implement efficient data models and architectures for migration to Databricks.
• ETL and Data Integration:Proficiency in ETL tools and techniques for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Data Quality and Validation:Experience in implementing data quality checks and validation processes during migration.
• Project Management:Strong project management skills to lead and coordinate migration projects effectively.
• Communication and Collaboration:Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Migration: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand existing applications and their dependencies; Develop migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, or re-architecting, based on business requirements
• Connectivity Re-establishment: Work closely with technical teams to ensure connectivity to source systems during and after migration; Address any data synchronisation, API integration, or communication challenges
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks related to migration (data loss, downtime, security vulnerabilities) and develop mitigation plans; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during the migration process
• Collaboration: Coordinate with project managers, developers, and infrastructure teams to execute migration plans. Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders.
• Assess and plan data migration projects: Analyze existing data sources, define migration scope, and develop migration plans.
• Design and implement data migration solutions: Design data models, ETL processes, and data validation strategies for migrating data to Databricks.
• Lead and execute data migration projects: Manage project timelines, resources, and risks to ensure successful migration outcomes.
• Ensure data quality and integrity: Implement data quality checks and validation processes to maintain data accuracy during migration.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship: Mentor junior team members and provide technical expertise on data migration best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Migration Architect, preferably in the banking or financial sector.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, databases, and networking.
• Databrick and Azure data certifications
• Familiarity with cloud services and migration tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.