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Data Migration Consultant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through DOL before USCIS approves the petition.
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Get Access To All JobsVeeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors. As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment. Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.
The Role
The Senior Migration Architect will be a leading member of the Veeva Systems Professional Services group providing migration solutions on project teams implementing Veeva Vault R&D applications and Vault Platform cloud solutions to companies in the life sciences industry. The Senior Migration Architect will lead customer migration implementations by providing expertise with data and document content migration, Vault API, Vault migration tools, and Vault Platform best practices. The Senior Migration Consultant is a customer advocate working closely with other Veeva teams (Services, Product, Sales, Strategy) to ensure customer success today and in the future. This is a remote, full-time permanent role with Veeva. Qualified U.S. and Canada-based applicants who are in close proximity to an airport and able to meet travel requirements are encouraged to apply.
- Provide subject matter expertise on the Vault R&D migration implementation, including the migration of document content and object data from legacy systems to Vault
- Advise customers on the extract, transform, and load (ETL) process
- Mentor Veeva Data Migration Specialists on migration activities and best practices
- Contribute to our Professional Services knowledge base to build a migration program
- Provide guidance and subject-matter-expertise on migration tool development for the ETL process
- Assist in project scoping estimates for the Vault R&D product suite
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience with document/content migration experience with enterprise content management systems (Documentum, OpenText, Box, SharePoint, etc.)
- 7+ years of experience in implementation or data migration or integration consulting with enterprise software systems (SAP, Salesforce.com, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Trackwise, Argus, ArisGlobal, etc.)
- 7+ years of experience with customer-facing technical consulting experience
- Advanced-level skills with SQL and databases
- Advanced-level skills with Python/Java, REST APIs
- Proven track record meeting with senior management and executives as the subject matter expert
- Experience leading and mentoring team members
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Must be both located in and legally authorized to be employed in the United States or Canada
Nice to Have
- Experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry
- Experience with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, or Safety business processes
- Project Management experience for enterprise software implementations
- Experience with GxP and software validation regulations
- Experience with migration verification process
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
- Retirement programs
- 1% charitable giving program
Compensation
- Base pay: $90,000 - $185,000
- The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.
Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world. Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $3B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors. As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment. Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.
The Role
The Senior Migration Architect will be a leading member of the Veeva Systems Professional Services group providing migration solutions on project teams implementing Veeva Vault R&D applications and Vault Platform cloud solutions to companies in the life sciences industry. The Senior Migration Architect will lead customer migration implementations by providing expertise with data and document content migration, Vault API, Vault migration tools, and Vault Platform best practices. The Senior Migration Consultant is a customer advocate working closely with other Veeva teams (Services, Product, Sales, Strategy) to ensure customer success today and in the future. This is a remote, full-time permanent role with Veeva. Qualified U.S. and Canada-based applicants who are in close proximity to an airport and able to meet travel requirements are encouraged to apply.
- Provide subject matter expertise on the Vault R&D migration implementation, including the migration of document content and object data from legacy systems to Vault
- Advise customers on the extract, transform, and load (ETL) process
- Mentor Veeva Data Migration Specialists on migration activities and best practices
- Contribute to our Professional Services knowledge base to build a migration program
- Provide guidance and subject-matter-expertise on migration tool development for the ETL process
- Assist in project scoping estimates for the Vault R&D product suite
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience with document/content migration experience with enterprise content management systems (Documentum, OpenText, Box, SharePoint, etc.)
- 7+ years of experience in implementation or data migration or integration consulting with enterprise software systems (SAP, Salesforce.com, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Trackwise, Argus, ArisGlobal, etc.)
- 7+ years of experience with customer-facing technical consulting experience
- Advanced-level skills with SQL and databases
- Advanced-level skills with Python/Java, REST APIs
- Proven track record meeting with senior management and executives as the subject matter expert
- Experience leading and mentoring team members
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Must be both located in and legally authorized to be employed in the United States or Canada
Nice to Have
- Experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry
- Experience with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, or Safety business processes
- Project Management experience for enterprise software implementations
- Experience with GxP and software validation regulations
- Experience with migration verification process
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
- Retirement programs
- 1% charitable giving program
Compensation
- Base pay: $90,000 - $185,000
- The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.
Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world. Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Migration Consultant
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for data migration or database administration roles and confirm the listed education requirement is a specific bachelor's degree field. USCIS denies H-1B petitions when job duties appear generalist or when any degree is listed as acceptable.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your job title and work location. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the floor prevents an offer that USCIS will later flag.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Data migration work at healthcare systems or university IT departments often qualifies, letting you start without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Search Data Migration Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for this job title. That narrows your list to companies already familiar with the H-1B process for this specific occupation.
Request a specialty occupation letter from your employer
Ask the hiring manager to document why the role requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. USCIS increasingly issues Requests for Evidence on data migration roles where the job description lists broad technical skills without a clear degree requirement.
Clarify project-based work arrangements before filing
Data migration consultants often work at third-party client sites. USCIS requires itinerary documentation and valid end-client contracts when the work location differs from the petitioning employer's address. Confirm your employer can provide these before the I-129 is submitted.
H-1B Visa Data Migration Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Migration Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, or data engineering. The key risk for this title is when employers list broad requirements like 'any technical degree,' which gives USCIS grounds to deny the petition. A well-drafted job description tied to a specific degree field is essential.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Data Migration Consultant roles?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and job title, so you can see which companies have filed for Data Migration Consultant roles specifically rather than relying on general sponsorship claims. Cross-referencing this with DOL disclosure data lets you confirm the employer's experience with this occupation before you apply.
Can I work at a client site on an H-1B as a Data Migration Consultant?
Yes, but your employer must document the placement with a valid end-client contract and provide USCIS with a worksite itinerary if multiple locations are involved. Third-party placement arrangements receive additional scrutiny because USCIS wants to confirm the petitioning employer controls your day-to-day work, not the end client.
What happens to my H-1B status if my data migration project ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Project-based roles in consulting carry this risk more often than permanent staff positions. Starting your job search before a project closes is the most practical way to avoid a gap in status.
Does my employer need to file a new H-1B petition if I move to a different project?
Not always. A change in project or client site that stays within the same occupational classification and geographic area typically doesn't require a new I-129, but your employer must amend the petition if your work location changes to a new metropolitan statistical area. USCIS requires a new LCA certified at the prevailing wage for the new location before the amendment is filed.