At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data migration projects and document complex data architectures.
- Company: Dynamic data-driven organisation in London with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid work, and high-impact projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data transformation while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in data migration, architecture, and strong stakeholder management skills.
We are currently looking for a Senior Business Data Migration Lead (Data Architecture & Discovery) to join a data-driven team on an initial 3-month contract focused on a critical discovery phase project. Reporting into senior business stakeholders, this person will play a key role in helping the organisation understand, document and future-proof a complex reporting and data infrastructure environment. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between commercial teams and technical data specialists, helping to untangle legacy data processes and define the roadmap for a future-state architecture.
This assignment focuses on documenting the current data landscape, understanding business requirements and producing a clear blueprint for future delivery.
Key responsibilities include:- Mapping and documenting the current data architecture and reporting ecosystem
- Analysing existing Python and Apache Airflow data pipelines
- Tracing data flows from multiple partner data sources through Google Cloud environments into reporting platforms
- Reviewing and documenting transformation logic within PostgreSQL
- Working closely with commercial stakeholders to gather and define business requirements
- Assessing and rationalising complex taxonomy and mapping structures across multiple reporting domains
- Conducting audits of existing reporting logic and identifying gaps, risks and dependencies
- Producing clear technical and business documentation to support future migration and delivery activity
- Helping define the target-state architecture and delivery roadmap
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a high-profile data transformation programme, providing clarity and direction for future implementation phases.
What's in it for you?- Competitive day rate
- Hybrid working arrangement
- High-impact discovery and transformation project
- Opportunity to work across business and technical teams
- Exposure to complex cloud-based data architecture environments
- Autonomous role with significant stakeholder exposure
- Proven experience as a Migration Lead within data-focused environments
- Strong understanding of data architecture, data lineage and reporting ecosystems
- Experience documenting complex data flows and business processes
- Ability to work with technical teams to understand data pipelines and transformation logic
- Strong stakeholder management and requirements gathering experience
- Experience working with cloud-based data platforms
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Experience with Tableau and Power BI environments
- Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Python and Apache Airflow
- Experience within digital media, publishing, advertising technology or affiliate commerce environments
- Understanding of programmatic advertising and revenue reporting models
- Previous experience supporting data migration or modernisation programmes
If you would like to be considered for the role and feel you would be an ideal fit, please apply with your latest CV.
Data Migration Lead employer: Data Idols
Join a dynamic and data-driven team in London as a Data Migration Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our data architecture. We offer a competitive day rate, a hybrid working arrangement, and the chance to work on high-impact projects that bridge business and technology. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and provides exposure to complex cloud-based environments, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
