AWS Data Migration Lead

Position: Data Migration Development Lead (AWS) Location: St Louis, MO (Onsite) Long Term Contract Job Description: Data Migration Development Lead (AWS) - CPQ Data migration Unable to provide sponsorship for this role 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.