Data Migration Consultant

Senior Principal Consultant – Areti Group

Job Title: D365 Data Migration Consultant

Duration: 6 Months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Data Migration Consultant to lead and execute end-to-end data migration activities as part of a large-scale D365 Finance & Operations (F&O) implementation programme. The consultant will play a key role in designing, building, testing, and delivering robust data migration solutions that ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across legacy and target systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage all aspects of data migration within the D365 F&O implementation.
• Analyse legacy data structures and design data mapping, transformation, and cleansing strategies.
• Develop and maintain data migration scripts, ETL processes, and staging environments using tools such as Azure Data Factory, KingswaySoft, SQL Server, or similar.
• Collaborate closely with functional leads, technical teams, and business stakeholders to define migration scope, priorities, and validation processes.
• Conduct data quality checks, reconciliation, and post-migration verification.
• Provide expert guidance on data governance, archiving, and cutover planning.
• Document all processes, configurations, and outcomes in line with project and compliance requirements.
• Support mock migrations, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go‑live activities.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering data migration projects within Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O / AX 2012 environments.
• Strong understanding of D365 data entities, data management framework (DMF), and integration concepts.
• Proficient in SQL, ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, KingswaySoft, Azure Data Factory), and data transformation scripting.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure, Power Platform, and data validation techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for data quality, consistency, and process optimisation.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, able to collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Previous experience working on large‑scale ERP transformation programmes preferred.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Location

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Contact

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