Data Migration Engineer
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Job Location:
Wyoming, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Hi there :)
Thanks for checking in to find out about our open position. Well provide as much information as possible but please feel free to reach us if you have further questions. Well be happy to see your application even if there are skills you dont quite master!
About Us
At South Geeks we connect top LATAM talent with fast-growing technology companies building meaningful long-term products. We focus on strong partnerships transparency and creating environments where people can grow while taking real ownership of their work.
About the Client
Our client builds digital platforms for local governments helping modernize public-sector operations by replacing legacy paper-based workflows with secure scalable and user-friendly web applications. Their solutions improve operational efficiency transparency and citizen engagement across essential government services.
About the Role
Were looking for a Data Migration Engineer to join the clients team and support ongoing data migrations for new customer implementations. This is a hands-on individual contributor role suited for someone with experience in corporate or enterprise data migrations who is comfortable working in a fast-moving startup-style environment.
Youll be responsible for migrating client data from previous vendors into the platformoften working with raw imperfect datasetswhile collaborating directly with internal teams and at times with clients. Over time youll also help move the team toward better tooling and automation.
Key Responsibilities
Execute end-to-end data migrations for new client implementations.
Extract map clean and import data from legacy systems into the platform.
Build and maintain custom manual data importers using Python and SQL.
Review test data with clients gather feedback and iterate on migration results.
Manage and prioritize multiple concurrent migrations aligned with account go-live timelines.
Collaborate closely with another Data Migration Engineer and cross-functional teams.
Contribute ideas toward automation and process improvements as the platform evolves.
Required Skills & Experience
Professional experience working on data migrations or ETL workflows in a corporate or enterprise context.
Strong hands-on experience with Python for data manipulation and transformation.
Solid knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Experience with manual data mapping cleaning and validation.
Ability to work with raw inconsistent or incomplete datasets.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort making decisions with imperfect information.
Ability to work independently prioritize effectively and meet SLA-driven deadlines.
Comfortable communicating with internal stakeholders and when needed client-facing teams.
Nice to Have
Interest in or experience using AI tools to improve productivity and data workflows.
Experience working in startup or high-growth environments.
Familiarity with tools like Linear or Jira.
Exposure to building toward automation in otherwise manual processes.
Our Team
We strive to create an inspiring and growth-oriented environment where everyone feels valued heard and empowered. We promote both personal and professional development with individualized support for your needs and goals. We aim to build a space where everyone can thrive.
What We Offer
Long-term projects
100% remote work
Payment in USD
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work-from-home & training reimbursement
English lessons
Technical training
Career coaching
Note: This position is open to candidates based in LATAM. Availability to work aligned with Eastern Time is required.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Apache Hive
- S3
- Hadoop
- Redshift
- Spark
- AWS
- Apache Pig
- NoSQL
- Big Data
- Data Warehouse
- Kafka
- Scala
About Company
South Geeks engages top performance Software Developers from Latin America to join our clients’ teams worldwide. We build amazing products and sustain long-term relationships with our counterparts.
