Quickly grasp existing PostgreSQL database schemas through code inspection, team discussions, and reverse engineering
Understand new platform database architecture and how legacy data maps to the new structure
Work with pickle files and S3 object storage to understand serialized data structures
Extract clarity from poorly documented legacy systems through hands-on investigation
Collaborate with Customer Success to understand client migration requirements and acceptance criteria
Partner with Product team to define and iterate on what constitutes acceptable migration outcomes
Build Python migration scripts to convert legacy notebooks to the new platform format
Maintain rapid project pace with tight 3-month timeline
Test migration outputs against Customer Success acceptance criteria
Document the migration process, key decisions, and data mapping logic

3+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years working with Python in production environments
Experience working with PostgreSQL databases and complex data structures
Demonstrated ability to reverse engineer and understand undocumented systems
Previous work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Strong Python proficiency including handling pickle files, data processing, and object serialization
Solid understanding of PostgreSQL including complex data structures, relationships, and schema interpretation
Familiarity with Flask and/or FastAPI frameworks and RESTful API concepts
Experience with S3 or similar object storage services for reading/writing data
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows

Data Migration Specialist, 3 Months Contract

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