Data Migration Specialist

Data Migration SpecialistLocation: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid/Onsite)Contract Duration: 6 MonthsStart Date: ImmediateAre you a senior Data Migration Specialist with deep expertise in Azure data engineering and enterprise-scale transformations? We are looking for a hands-on technical lead to drive a critical, end-to-end data migration project for a key initiative in Sheffield.The RoleIn this hands-on 6-month contract, you will own the end-to-end data migration lifecycle-from initial discovery, inventory, and data mapping to complex transformation, execution, and final reconciliation. You will navigate complex data models, metadata, and large-scale relational structures, ensuring clean, fully validated, and seamless migration to modern cloud environments.Essential Criteria8-10+ years of dedicated experience delivering complex enterprise data migration and data engineering projects.Mastery of SQL (complex joins, performance tuning, advanced analytical queries, and reconciliation).Strong Azure Cloud Stack Experience:Azure Data Factory (ADF)Azure SQL DBAzure Data Lake / Lakehouse architecturesPython for data manipulation and automationProven experience across all migration phases: Strategy, Discovery, Cleansing, Mapping, Execution, and Post-migration Validation.Hands-on proficiency with Azure DevOps, Git, and modern CI/CD deployment practices.Deep understanding of data modeling, metadata management, and data lineage.Desirable ExperienceExperience migrating legacy systems into Azure or ..... full job details .....