Piper Companies

ETL Data Migration Engineer Sr.

Piper Companies • $110K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in ETL/ELT development, data engineering, or enterprise-scale data migration, with a Bachelor's degree required
  • Hands-on experience designing and operating high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Expertise in extracting data from legacy systems and ingesting it into cloud environments
  • Strong skills in scripting, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis in complex data scenarios
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for high-volume data migration
  • Build and automate data workflows to enhance pipeline performance and reliability
  • Troubleshoot pipeline failures and implement solutions for data quality
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate migration integration points
  • Develop and maintain data mappings and process documentation for migration operations

Benefits

  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Sick Leave in accordance with legal requirements
Full Job Description
ETL Data Migration Engineer Senior to support a company focused on federal modernization, cloud transformation, and mission-critical technology initiatives. This position is on-site in Huntsville, AL.

The ETL Data Migration Engineer Senior will design, optimize, and support high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines responsible for moving complex datasets from legacy systems into secure cloud environments. This is an opportunity to play a key technical role in modernizing critical government systems by improving the performance, reliability, and quality of large-scale data migration operations supporting high-impact national missions.

Responsibilities for the ETL Data Migration Engineer Senior include:
  • Design, develop, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines used to extract, transform, and migrate high-volume structured and unstructured datasets into cloud environments
  • Build and automate data workflows focused on pipeline performance, throughput, resiliency, error handling, and repeatable migration execution
  • Troubleshoot ETL pipeline failures and data anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to improve data quality and operational reliability
  • Collaborate with cloud engineers, data engineers, DBAs, DevSecOps, QA, and product teams to validate integration points and ensure migration pipelines align with target architectures
  • Develop and maintain data mappings, transformation specifications, process documentation, performance metrics, error logs, and other technical artifacts supporting migration operations
Required Qualifications for the ETL Data Migration Engineer Senior include:
  • 8+ years of experience in ETL/ELT development, data engineering, data integration, or enterprise-scale data migration, with a Bachelor's degree required
  • Strong hands-on experience designing and operating ETL/ELT pipelines, automation frameworks, and high-volume data processing workflows
  • Experience extracting data from legacy systems, transforming multiple data formats, and ingesting data into cloud-based target environments
  • Strong scripting, troubleshooting, pipeline diagnostics, and root cause analysis experience within complex data environments
  • Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications for the ETL Data Migration Engineer Senior include:
  • Experience supporting petabyte-scale data migrations, multi-system consolidation, or large-scale federal modernization initiatives
  • Experience developing or operating ETL/ELT pipelines within AWS or other cloud environments
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, distributed data processing, and automated testing
  • Advanced scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar technologies
  • Experience supporting DOJ, FBI, Intelligence Community, or other national security programs
Compensation for the ETL Data Migration Engineer Senior includes:

Salary Range: Competitive salary depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as Required by Law

This job opens for applications on 9/28/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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