Hybrid Data Migration Engineer

at VISTRA

• Job title: Data Migration Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Malaysia

About the role

• Data Migration Engineer overseeing product deployment and data migration at Vistra. Ensuring project timelines and managing customer satisfaction through effective implementation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end implementation process, from project planning to migration and final execution, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with client requirements.
• Develop detailed project implementation and data migration plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage resources to maintain clear timelines and milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the implementation cycle, addressing concerns promptly and providing regular updates on progress.
• Facilitate data migration and system configuration, ensuring accuracy, security, and minimal disruption to client operations.
• Design and propose strategies to streamline and accelerate migration processes, including automation opportunities and optimized mapping workflows.
• Manage backend data structures and workflows, working closely with technical teams to ensure data integrity, compatibility, and readiness for migration and system integration.
• Identify potential risks or challenges, proactively develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews, gathering feedback to drive continuous improvement in both product and processes.
• Collaborate closely with the Product and Engineering teams to relay customer insights, shaping future product enhancements and ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Maintain thorough project documentation, including meeting notes, status reports, and risk assessments, to ensure transparency and effective knowledge transfer.
• Manage backend data mapping, extraction, and transformation processes, ensuring data integrity and readiness for analysis and reporting.
• Apply understanding of AI tools and techniques to enhance implementation workflows, including the ability to build, operate, or maintain AI agents for automation and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in an implementation, project management, or similar customer-facing role.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, communicate effectively, and build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid experience handling data migration tasks and coordinating technical teams or processes.
• Track record of driving project timelines and delivering projects on schedule.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Monday.com, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Understanding of backend data structures and workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and SQL, with the ability to perform manual data mapping, data cleaning, and transformation tasks to support accurate and efficient migrations.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and practical experience using or maintaining AI agents or automation tools is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage.
• Wellness allowance and competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Internal mentorship program.
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees for certifications like CA, or ACCA.