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In this role, you will be responsible for designing and executing reliable, scalable data migration solutions across systems and databases. You’ll work closely with Project delivery, Business Owners, Infrastructure, and System vendor teams to ensure successful ETL processes and data integrity during large-scale migration for scientific applications used by a Life Sciences client. JobResponsibilities\nCurate and analyze existing scientific data sets to be migrated.\nCollaborate with key stakeholders to develop and document a standard data migration approach/ plan.\nCoordinate and perform all data migration activities and tasks. Perform complex data mapping, data cleaning, transformation, and validation tasks with precision and ensuring Data integrity. Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance throughout the migration lifecycle. Monitor and troubleshoot migration processes, optimizing for performance and reliability. 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Familiarity with GXP compliance and Validation process utilized in Life Sciences industry. Strong expertise with relational databases, with hands-on experience in MySQL and PostgreSQL. Deep understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, and mapping best practices. Proven ability to work with AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure, including but not limited to S3, RDS, ECS, and Lambda. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced Agile environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members at all levels. 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