Data Migration Engineer

Walker Cole International is supporting a UK-based life sciences organisation undertaking a large-scale ERP transformation programme. As part of this initiative, we are recruiting a Data Migration Engineer Contractor to provide specialist data migration expertise across a fixed-term ERP implementation project. This role will support a phased ERP rollout, ensuring accurate, compliant, and validated migration of data from legacy systems into a new enterprise platform within a regulated GMP environment. Key responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and validate data migration activities from multiple legacy systems into a new ERP platform.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Support and manage data archival, data cleansing, de-duplication, and transformation activities to improve data quality.
• Operate independently, managing workload, timelines, and methods of delivery.

• Proven experience delivering data migration activities within ERP implementation programmes.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments (pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or similar).
• Strong understanding of data integrity principles, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with data cleansing, de-duplication, and archival strategies.
• Ability to work autonomously in a contract role with minimal supervision.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.