Overview
Data Migration Engineer (EOR) at 8am in Bogota, D.C., Colombia.
At 8am, we are building a fast-moving Fintech culture focused on growth, collaboration, and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
We invest in our team members' growth and celebrate successes together.
As a Data Migration Specialist, you will develop and maintain data migration strategy, processes, tools, and techniques to ensure data is migrated accurately, securely, and efficiently based on project scope and client requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform data profiling, data validations, data cleansing & data enrichment
- Coordinate, build, monitor, and maintain migration processes for various clients' needs
- Design an appropriate data migration solution, create data migration strategy and technical specification documents
- Build, test, execute, and support data migration solutions using tools such as AWS, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Python, batch scripts and PostgreSQL
- Resolve data migration issues and provide technical support to ensure smooth execution
- Follow testing procedures to ensure migrated data aligns with client specifications
- Create documentation of the project process to guide future migrations
- Identify opportunities for enhancement, automation, and optimization
- Collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large amounts of information with high attention to detail
- Maintain constant communication with customers from requirements gathering through final data transfer monitoring
About you
- BA/BS/BE degree required
- 2-3 years of experience in data migrations
- 1+ year of customer service experience preferred
- 3-4 years experience manipulating data with SQL tools (CSVs, Excel, SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL)
- Working knowledge in Python, Ruby or Ruby on Rails is an asset
- Strong understanding of object-oriented languages
- Working knowledge with Git and GitHub
- Understanding of Data Migrations lifecycle (Dev, QA and Prod)
- Ability to work under pressure with pre-agreed timelines
- Passion for documentation
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
- Team player with communication, flexibility, and reliability
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Detail oriented with ability to follow advanced instructions
- Customer-oriented with cost control awareness
- Experience with ETL, Data Warehousing, Data Migrations or similar roles is a plus
- Experience in the Legal industry is a plus
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We recognize innovation comes from a diverse team.
We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment with equal access to opportunities and information.
Why 8am
We value continuous learning, community, wellness, and meaningful engagement.
Our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary; We Find a Way.
These guide how we serve customers and collaborate.
Compensation & Benefits
- Statutory Benefits – Health, pension, and risk coverage
- Staff Referral Bonus – Rewards for referring great candidates
- Paid Sick Leave – EPS support after the 2nd day
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) – Up to 15 paid days off per year
- Parental Leave – Maternity and paternity leave in line with Colombian law
- Company Holidays – Paid time off for official Colombian public holidays
Security advisory
Our hiring teams follow legitimate hiring practices.
We communicate via official 8am domains and never request sensitive data during the application process.
Interviews occur via phone, Zoom/Google Meet, or in person.
Offers are made verbally with a written offer letter follow-up.
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- Embedded Software Products
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