Senior Developer, Data Migration

Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Focus:

• Manage the delivery of the project with technical expertise.
• Contribute to the project by resolving blockers and offering solutions.
• Provide business data migration services professionally.

Operational Management:

• Connect with stakeholders to understand the development objectives.
• Collaborate with the development team to meet delivery timelines.
• Provide solutions to technical challenges faced by team members.
• Coordinate with TA/TBA, SDM, Technical Lead, and Testing team to resolve blockers.
• Maintain code quality and reusability according to LinkGroup standards.
• Implement process improvements to ensure bug-free products.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and technology updates.
• Provide support to the development and production environments.
• Participate in database upgrades and migration planning.
• Raise change controls and defects as necessary.
• Demonstrate understanding of Share Registry and Funds Administration.
• Provide relevant requirements and advice for data transformations.
• Prevent system downtime and performance degradation through design, development, and maintenance procedures.
• Identify and address problems by understanding existing and new applications, system capabilities, and limitations.

People Leadership:

• Contribute to the project team's delivery by providing support and expertise.

Governance & Risk:

• Follow project and operational frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with documented Information Security policies and principles.
• Ensure all data migration activities adhere to established audit requirements.

Experience & Personal Attributes:

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in data migration and database development.
• Experience using ETL tools like SSIS, Informatica.
• Development experience with Oracle and MS SQL database objects.
• Working knowledge of reporting tools like Power BI, Qlik, SSRS, Alteryx, WebFocus, Xceptor, etc.
• Experience in delivering successful Data Migration initiatives across complex environments.
• Solid technical background in the Data Migration landscape, including:
• Data cleaning, updating, editing, validation, and conversion techniques.
• Data management, modification, manipulation, and replication.
• Database concepts like tables, data types, instances, fields, connection strings, records, and protocols.
• Relational, hierarchical, and object-oriented database architectures.
• Good understanding of database architecture, integration issues, third-party reporting, and data extraction tools.
• Knowledge of system testing procedures.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with structured programming methodology, data analysis, and design skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels within the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to user requirements.
• Project and time management skills.
• Availability to provide after-hours support.
• Broad knowledge of or exposure to Superannuation Administration, Share Registry, or Financial Services.
• Ability to work under pressure, balancing competing priorities for timely outcomes.
• Strong team focus and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.