Data Migration Consultant Jobs

Data Migration Consultant jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, retail, and enterprise technology, from junior analyst to principal consultant level, with specializations in cloud migration, ETL pipeline development, and legacy system modernization. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

Find JobsLooking for remote work? View remote data migration consultant jobs →

Overview

Open roles74
Top stateWashington
Top employerCapgemini
Top citySeattle, WA
Work type38% Remote
Top industryTechnology

Showing 5 of 74+ Data Migration Consultant jobs

PwC
Bank Platform Transformation - Data Migration-Conversion Lead - Manager
We won't show you this job again
PwC
Added 3d ago
Bank Platform Transformation - Data Migration-Conversion Lead - Manager
PwC
Jacksonville, Florida
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
$99k - $232k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Delan Associates, Inc
Cloud Data Migration Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Delan Associates, Inc
Added 3d ago
Cloud Data Migration Engineer
Delan Associates, Inc
Austin, Texas
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
Hybrid
51-200

Have you applied for this role?

BV Teck
SAP Data Migration Consultant
We won't show you this job again
BV Teck
Added 4d ago
SAP Data Migration Consultant
BV Teck
Remote
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Consulting & Professional Services
Data Science
$100k - $118k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

Have you applied for this role?

eQ Technologic Inc.
Sr. Software Engineer - (Data Migration)
We won't show you this job again
eQ Technologic Inc.
Added 5d ago
Sr. Software Engineer - (Data Migration)
eQ Technologic Inc.
Costa Mesa, California
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Technical Program Management
$110k - $185k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Have you applied for this role?

COGENT DATA SOLUTIONS LLC
AWS Cloud Data Migration Engineer
We won't show you this job again
COGENT DATA SOLUTIONS LLC
Added 6d ago
AWS Cloud Data Migration Engineer
COGENT DATA SOLUTIONS LLC
Austin, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
DevOps
Hybrid
None

Have you applied for this role?

See All 74 Data Migration Consultant Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs

Data Migration Consultant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Capgemini
Capgemini6 open roles
Veeva Systems
Veeva Systems4 open roles
Data-Core System
Data-Core System4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software18
  • Retail1
  • Education1
  • Law & Legal Services1
  • Staffing & Recruiting1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data migration consultant jobs.

  • Experience designing and executing end-to-end data migration projects for enterprise systems
  • Hands-on proficiency with ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, AWS Glue, or Azure Data Factory
  • Strong SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, validation, and reconciliation
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
  • Experience writing data mapping documents, migration runbooks, and cutover plans

Tips for Your Data Migration Consultant Job Search

Tailor your resume to migration tools

Generic IT resumes get screened out fast. List the specific platforms you've worked with, such as AWS Database Migration Service, Azure Data Factory, or Informatica, and pair each with the data volume or system complexity you handled. Hiring managers scan for exact tool names.

Quantify data quality outcomes on your resume

Employers care about what happened after the migration, not just that it ran. Replace phrases like 'led data migration' with specifics about error rates reduced, downtime avoided, or reconciliation cycles cut. That framing answers the question every job description is actually asking.

Filter openings by engagement model

Data migration consultant roles split between project-based contracts, staff augmentation, and full-time internal positions, each with different day-to-day scope. Identify which model fits your working style before applying, then look for that signal in the job description or company type.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists data migration consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a walkthrough of one full migration lifecycle

Interviewers reliably ask you to walk through a migration you owned end to end, from discovery and schema mapping through cutover and validation. Have one detailed example ready before your first screen. Vague answers at this stage eliminate candidates quickly.

Negotiate scope before accepting a rate

Offers for consultant roles often come with ambiguous scope that expands after you start. Before accepting, clarify what systems are in scope, who owns data quality issues upstream, and whether post-go-live support is included. Those factors affect how realistic the timeline and the compensation actually are.

Data Migration Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most data migration consultants?

The companies hiring the most data migration consultants right now include Capgemini, Veeva Systems, and Data-Core System, with the largest share of openings in Washington, Texas, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated at consultancies and systems integrators managing large-scale ERP and cloud adoption projects for enterprise clients.

How many data migration consultant jobs are remote?

About 77% of data migration consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the tool-driven nature of the work. Discovery, schema mapping, and ETL development phases tend to be the most remote-friendly, while cutover weekends and hypercare periods often require on-site presence at the client's data center or office.

How do you become a data migration consultant?

Start by building practical SQL and ETL skills through hands-on projects, then move into a junior data analyst or database administrator role where you can work on real migration tasks. Gain experience with at least one major cloud platform, document a full migration you contributed to, and pursue a relevant certification such as AWS Certified Database or Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate to formalize your credentials for consulting roles.

Can you get a data migration consultant job with little experience?

Yes, entry points exist through junior data analyst, ETL developer, or database support roles where migration work is part of the job. Build a portfolio by completing a documented migration project on your own or in an open-source context, learn one widely used ETL tool thoroughly, and target smaller consulting firms or internal IT teams at mid-size companies, which are more willing to hire candidates who show technical ability over years of consulting experience.

What does the data migration consultant interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter or hiring manager screen focused on tool experience and project scale, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a migration lifecycle you owned. Expect questions on data mapping, conflict resolution between source and target schemas, and how you handled data quality issues mid-migration. Final rounds often include a case study or whiteboard exercise involving a migration scenario specific to the company's tech stack.

Where can I find and apply to data migration consultant jobs?

You can find and apply to data migration consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and target industry, then apply directly to each listing. There's no separate step to complete before applying.

See All 74 Data Migration Consultant Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs