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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.

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