Location: ONSITE- Chicago or Remote
Duration: 6 months
Role: Data Engineer – Salesforce Data Migration
Descriptions:
Job Description: Data Engineer – Salesforce Data Migration (USA – Remote/ CST Time zone)
Role Summary
We are seeking hands‑on Data Engineers to support a large‑scale Salesforce implementation involving complex legacy data migration. The role focuses on extracting, transforming, validating, and loading data into Salesforce platforms while ensuring data quality, reconciliation, and adherence to program standards. The Data Engineer will work closely with business analysts, Salesforce teams, and cross‑functional workstreams to deliver reliable, production‑ready data assets.
Key Responsibilities: Data Engineering & Migration
Extract legacy data from relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) using Azure‑based services such as Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Design and implement source‑to‑target mappings aligned to Salesforce data models Build and optimize data transformation pipelines using Databricks Load, validate, and reconcile data across Salesforce platforms including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) Data Quality & Testing
Perform data validation, reconciliation, and defect analysis Conduct unit testing and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Identify data gaps and work with stakeholders to resolve inconsistencies Delivery & Collaboration
Manage work items, defects, and priorities using Jira Collaborate with business analysts, Salesforce developers, and program teams across multiple workstreams Contribute to reusable migration frameworks, standards, and playbooks Ensure timely delivery aligned to program milestones and governance processes
Skills & Experience: Technical Skills
Strong experience in data engineering and ETL/ELT development Hands‑on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Databricks Experience loading data into Salesforce platforms Solid understanding of Salesforce data models Strong SQL skills and experience working with large, complex datasets Prior experience in Salesforce data migration projects Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent communication and documentation skills Ability to work across multiple workstreams and collaborate with distributed teams Preferred Qualifications
Experience in enterprise‑scale CRM or Salesforce transformation programs Familiarity with data quality, reconciliation, and migration best practices Experience working in Agile delivery models