Data Migration Testing Lead
Posted 4 days ago by 1760693991
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Data Migration Testing Lead is responsible for executing data validation tests to ensure accurate migration from mainframe systems to modern platforms. This role involves leveraging JCL and SORT utilities for data manipulation, applying SQL for data verification, and identifying defects during the migration process. The position requires a foundational understanding of migration testing methods to ensure data integrity and successful transitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute Data Validation Tests to ensure accurate migration of data.
- Leverage JCL and SORT Utilities for data extraction and validation.
- Apply SQL for Data Verification to validate data integrity.
- Identify and Report Defects, escalating issues as necessary.
- Understand Migration Testing Methods, including pre and post-migration checks.
Key Skills:
- Experience with Data Validation Testing.
- Proficiency in Job Control Language (JCL) and SORT utilities.
- Basic SQL knowledge for data verification.
- Ability to identify and report defects effectively.
- Understanding of migration testing strategies.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Data Migration Testing Lead
Role Description:
Execute Data Validation Tests: Perform structured testing to ensure accurate migration of data from mainframe systems to modern platforms, using methods like record counts, field-level comparisons, and reconciliation reports
Leverage JCL and SORT Utilities: Use Job Control Language (JCL) and SORT tools to extract, manipulate, and validate data during migration cycles, supporting batch job testing and troubleshooting.
Apply SQL for Data Verification: Run basic SQL queries to validate data integrity in target systems, ensuring correct mapping and transformation from legacy formats.
Identify and Report Defects: Log discrepancies such as missing records, format mismatches, or transformation errors, and escalate issues to senior engineers or developers for resolution.
Understand Migration Testing Methods: Apply foundational knowledge of data migration testing strategies, including pre-migration checks, post-migration validation, and rollback procedures.