SALESFORCE DATA MIGRATION LEAD/DEVELOPER – HYBRID NYC

SALESFORCE DATA MIGRATION LEAD/DEVELOPER – HYBRID NYC

Our client, based in Lower Manhattan, seeks a Salesforce Data Migration Lead/Developer for a high-priority data migration initiative. This hybrid role requires a local candidate available to be onsite three days per week. The successful candidate will lead or contribute to complex data migration efforts from legacy mainframe systems to Salesforce, utilizing Informatica IICS and modern data transformation strategies. This is a contract role with an immediate start and a 12+ month duration.

What You’ll Do

Client and Project Coordination:
•    Lead a team of data migration analysts and developers, ensuring timely delivery against milestones.
•    Collaborate with client stakeholders to finalize legacy data migration strategies.
•    Report to the Project Manager and drive delivery of data migration components.
•    Manage data migration teams responsible for mapping, analysis, transformation, QA/UAT support, and cross-functional collaboration.
•    Analyze source data and articulate data quality assumptions (data cleansing remains client responsibility).
•    Lead data transformation into Salesforce Data Model, excluding legacy business process rules.
•    Address migration issues and deviations through structured change management.
•    Coordinate with clients to obtain Data Dictionaries and ERDs and assist with system documentation.
•    Identify data risks and develop mitigation plans with stakeholders.

Data Migration Execution:
•    Facilitate end-to-end data mapping and migration activities.
•    Plan and execute data migrations using Informatica (ETL processes).
•    Build workflows and transformation logic with Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS).
•    Ensure data accuracy and integrity before, during, and after migration.
•    Apply data encryption, masking, and anonymization methods for sensitive data.
•    Document processes including mapping specs, runbooks, error logs, and deployment guides.
•    Manage data movement and validation across Salesforce environments (dev, test, UAT, prod).

Integration and Automation:
•    Integrate Salesforce with external systems via Informatica, APIs, middleware, or similar tools.
•    Automate workflows to reduce manual effort using Informatica.
•    Monitor and resolve integration issues for consistent data flow.

Team Leadership:
•    Lead the migration team and oversee deliverables and timelines.
•    Assign and review team tasks to maintain quality standards.

Collaboration and Communication:
•    Partner with business analysts, Salesforce admins, and stakeholders to gather requirements and design solutions.
•    Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.
•    Provide updates on progress and participate in key meetings.

What You’ll Bring
•    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
•    Experience: 7+ years in database migration with expertise in Salesforce data projects.
•    Tools: Proficient in Informatica (IICS, PowerCenter, Cloud), Salesforce APIs, SQL, and ETL frameworks.
•    Legacy Migration: Experience migrating from mainframe systems (VSAM, COBOL copybooks, flat files).
•    Salesforce: Familiarity with Salesforce deployments, metadata management, data sequencing, and sandbox strategy.
•    Analysis: Experience using Power BI for data quality assessments.
•    Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Bonus Points For
•    Experience with Salesforce Government Cloud or other regulated Salesforce environments.
•    Familiarity with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps or Salesforce CLI for deployment.
•    Knowledge of Agile delivery tools and methodologies (Jira, Azure DevOps).

Preferred Certifications
•    Informatica Cloud Data Integration Specialist
•    Salesforce Certified Data Architect
•    Salesforce Certified Integration Architect
•    Salesforce Certified Administrator
•    Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I or II

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today to be part of this critical and high-visibility Salesforce migration initiative.