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Data Migration Development Lead (AWS) - St. Louis, MO - Only W2 - (JK)

Central Business SolutionsSt. Louis, MO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll lead impactful, large-scale data migration projects using AWS, developing cutting-edge ETL/ELT frameworks and driving technical innovation. This hybrid role is perfect for experienced data migration professionals who thrive on complex challenges and want to shape the future of data solutions. Apply today to leverage your AWS expertise and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Migration Development Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of large-scale data migration solutions using the AWS platform. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with responsibility for migration architecture, data engineering, quality assurance, and production cutover execution.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end data migration design, development, and implementation.
  • Build scalable ETL/ELT and migration frameworks using AWS services.
  • Design data extraction, transformation, cleansing, validation, loading, and reconciliation processes.
  • Develop high-volume migration pipelines using AWS Glue, S3, Lambda, Step Functions, DMS, Redshift, and RDS/Aurora.
  • Implement automated data quality, audit, reconciliation, and monitoring controls.
  • Support multiple migration cycles including testing, mock conversions, and production cutovers.
  • Develop migration runbooks, restart/recovery procedures, and operational controls.
  • Establish CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
  • Lead code reviews, technical design reviews, and mentor migration developers.
  • Collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, and application teams to ensure successful migration outcomes.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL/ELT, or data migration.
  • 3+ years of experience leading technical teams or migration workstreams.
  • Strong expertise in AWS services, Python, SQL, and PySpark.
  • Experience with data quality frameworks, reconciliation, and large-scale production migrations.
  • Strong knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, and performance optimization.
  • Experience in Agile delivery environments with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Success Measures

  • Accurate and complete data migration with minimal production defects.
  • Successful cutover execution within planned timelines.
  • Automated reconciliation, auditability, scalability, and reusability of migration frameworks.

Skills

SQL
AWS
ETL
Agile
CDK
CloudFormation
Python
Reconciliation
Redshift
Terraform

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