Principal Data Migration Lead

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A$149,739.00/yr - A$173,174.00/yr

Clerk Grade: DCS Clerk Grade 11/12 ($149,739 - $173,174)

Role: Principal Data Migration Lead

Employment Type: Temporary Opportunity, duration 24 months

Location: Sydney CBD, flexible working arrangements available

This role sits within the Systems Capability Directorate of Government Technology Platforms

You will lead a dedicated team of Data Engineers driving a critical data migration initiative as part of a high-impact enterprise program. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, this team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the program.

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers towards success of the data migration program.
• Manage the data migration program by ensuring successful and timely delivery.
• Engage with Stakeholders including regulatory business users to define data migration requirements and scope.
• Organize and lead workshops to align on data migration requirements, strategies, and source-to-target mapping.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the Siebel CRM system or any other source system involved in the new license schemes.
• Define and finalize the rules for transforming GLS data fields to the target i.e. Amanda system.
• Create detailed scope documents for each scheme and obtain necessary approvals
• Understand the GLS and Amanda systems from a data migration requirements perspective and contribute to GLS-to-Amanda mapping workshops.
• Perform data profiling and support regulatory user data analysis.
• Devise and implement data enrichment and remediation solutions.
• Develop and document functional and technical specifications.
• Devise and implement the required data transformations from the GLS system to the Amanda operational system.
• Develop technical and business reconciliation procedures as per the data migration ETL framework.
• Execute data migration scripts for trial migrations, dress rehearsals, and production migration.
• Write SQL scripts to reconcile data between GLS and Amanda systems and generate reports.
• Oversee trial migrations and communicate results and expectations with stakeholders.
• Verify that the data has been correctly migrated by checking it in the Amanda user interface.
• Work with key users and stakeholders to identify and resolve data issues and script defects.
• Perform in-depth data analysis on defects and patterns surfaced during cutover, parallel/equivalence testing, undertaking root cause analysis, and articulating findings to the affected stakeholders.
• Track, analyse, and resolve any defects that arise during the migration process.
• Provide post-migration support, including analysing and resolving defects by fixing data in the Amanda system.
• Attend all meetings to provide expertise and provide status updates on a regular basis.

• Experience in leading and managing a data migration project.
• Solid understanding of database models.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure Cloud framework, Azure Data Factory for ETL Data Integration pipelines, Azure SQL Managed Instances, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is preferred.
• Ability to write complex SQL code and queries.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience in SAFe, Agile delivery approach and methodology.
• Ability to work under tight schedules and manage multiple tasks.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.
• Experience in the regulatory licensing domain would be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of Siebel and Amanda Data models would be considered an advantage.

Closing Date: Friday 22 August 2025 at 9:59 AM

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