Data Migration Specialist
Ellicott City, MD 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Data Migration Specialist

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

DCCA is looking for an experienced Data Migration Specialist to lead the migration of the customer's legacy data in Microsoft SQL Server to a defined modernized Postgres RDS data model.

* Utilize data conversion and migration skills and oversee conversion script development, including tuning queries

* Support data loading, monitoring progress, resolving data transition issues and reporting errors

* Identify and analyze issues, make recommendations, and escalate issues as needed for resolution in a timely manner

* Develop data migration process flows and prepare documentation describing the data migration approach

* Perform data mapping of source-to-target data sets

* Develop data migration execution plans

* Lead efforts during test data migration exercises and refine conversion scripts

* Facilitate cross-team collaboration to resolve any dependencies

Required Skills:

Proven experience:

* 5-8 years of proven experience:

o SQL database, preferably Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server 2019

o NiFi ETL for data migration

* Technical experience developing/supporting lutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS)

* Supporting databases in the AWS Cloud

* Exceptionally strong communication skills, verbal and written.

* Applicants shall have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years.

* Excellent Communication skills

Desired Skills:

* Proven experience with:

o Working in an Agile SCRUM environment

o Collaborating in a multiple contractor environment

o Previous experience working with financial data is preferred

o Proficient in MS Word, and MS Excel

Education/Certifications:

* Computer Science degree or Bachelor's degree in a related major.

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

COVID Safety Requirements

DCCA is committed to the safety of our workforce and customers, adhering to COVID-19 Safety Protocols as required by the company, our customers and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. Some customer facilities require all employees to provide proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Mask wearing and frequent COVID testing/attestation may also be required.

DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 8 years
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