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Contract - Lead Data Migration Architect

Contract - Lead Data Migration Architect

Custom Field 1:  Architecture
Custom Field 3:  Architecture
Country/Region:  CA
Date:  May 21, 2025
Location: 

Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2P1

Working place:  Remote / Hybrid

This is a contract position with no sponsorship option

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Migration Architect to lead the end-to-end design and execution of large-scale data migration and ETL transformation programs within a complex banking environment. This is a senior-level contractor position suited for professionals with a strong background in financial services, large-scale legacy-to-modern system migrations, and hands-on technical leadership in data architecture and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the data migration strategy for complex banking platforms.
  • Design and architect scalable ETL frameworks and data migration pipelines.
  • Lead data profiling, cleansing, transformation, and loading processes across heterogeneous source and target systems.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, data stewards, and technical teams to understand data requirements and ensure data integrity and governance throughout the migration.
  • Oversee data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and cutover planning activities.
  • Provide technical leadership to data engineers, analysts, and developers involved in the migration program.
  • Document architecture, processes, and best practices; ensure adherence to compliance and security standards.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or ETL leadership roles.
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale data migration projects in the banking or financial services sector.
  • Strong experience with major ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, DataStage, SSIS) and modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue).
  • In-depth knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and big data technologies.
  • Solid understanding of data governance, lineage, and data quality management.
  • Experience working in regulated environments with high data sensitivity (e.g., core banking, payments, KYC, regulatory reporting).
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud data migration (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with core banking systems and data models (e.g., Temenos, Finacle).
  • Certifications in data architecture, cloud platforms, or ETL technologies

 

About Us

We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

At GFT we are committed to cultivating, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to attract, recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees, regardless of their background. We are guided by our core values in everything we do, and recognize that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our social responsibility to make a difference.    

At GFT, #MakeYourMark implies a commitment to always put you first, while helping you push your boundaries to achieve greatness, and giving you the freedom to innovate and create beyond conventions.  

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