Data Migration Engineer

Project Overview

We are seeking a technical Data Migration Engineer to lead the transition of our requirements and test management data. While we have existing baseline migration scripts (Python / REST API), we are looking for a specialist who can evaluate these tools, enhance them where necessary, or develop a superior custom solution to ensure a seamless, high-fidelity

Script Evaluation & Development : Review existing baseline migration scripts. Decide whether to optimize and extend the current codebase or build a new automated framework to handle the extraction and : Leverage the Jama Connect REST API and the target tool's API to move complex data sets, including rich text, tables, and file attachments.

Hierarchical Mapping : Replicate complex "Parent-Child" hierarchies and maintain strict traceability links (Upstream / Downstream) between requirements and test cases.

ETL Management : Manage the end-to-end process :

Prepare : Prepare and clean data with teams prior to migration. Extract and pull data from Jama.

Transform : Map fields, clean data, and convert formats.

Load : Push to the new environment.

Validation : Conduct "dry-run" migrations and develop automated validation reports to prove 100% data parity and integrity.

Requirements

Experience : 3+ years in Data Migration, Systems Integration, or DevOps.

Technical Stack : High proficiency in Python (preferred) or Java. Experience with REST APIs and JSON / XML data structures is mandatory.

Jama Connect Knowledge : Prior experience with Jama Connect (specifically its API and item relationship model) is highly desirable.

Process Oriented : Ability to manage a migration "Runbook," including planning for data freezes and cutover windows.

Availability : Must be able to work on-site in [Insert City] 3 days per week.