Data Engineer - Salesforce Data Migration

AKKODIS
Chicago, US
Remote

Why this role

Pace
Fast Paced
The role demands a fast-paced environment, as evidenced by the need to manage tasks, priorities, and defects in Jira, while also supporting unit testing and UAT.
Collaboration
High
Collaboration is a key aspect of this role, as the Data Engineer must work closely with business analysts, Salesforce developers, and multiple workstreams to deliver production-ready data assets.
Autonomy
Medium
While collaboration is essential, the Data Engineer also enjoys a significant level of autonomy, particularly when designing and implementing source-to-target mappings and optimizing Databricks pipelines.
Decision Impact
Team
Decisions made in this role can significantly impact the accuracy and quality of data across Salesforce platforms, influencing business operations and decision-making processes.
Role Level
Individual Contributor
The complexity of this role lies in handling large-scale data migration projects and ensuring data integrity across multiple Salesforce clouds, requiring a deep understanding of Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Databricks.

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What success looks like

  • accurate and high-quality data delivery across Salesforce platforms
  • successful end-to-end Salesforce data migration
Typical background
5-7 years of experience in data engineeringBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Data Engineer at a tech company
    ETL/ELT development · Data migration
    The experience in developing ETL/ELT processes and managing data migration projects directly aligns with the responsibilities of this Data Engineer role.
  • Coming from Consultant in a professional services firm
    Project management · Cross-functional collaboration
    Consultants often manage complex projects and collaborate with various stakeholders, skills that are highly relevant to this role.

Skills & requirements

Required

Data EngineeringEtl/elt DevelopmentAzure Data FactoryAzure SynapseDatabricksSalesforce Data Migration

Preferred

Data ValidationReconciliationUnit TestingUAT

Stack & domain

Azure Data FactoryAzure SynapseDatabricksSalesforceEtl/eltData MigrationData EngineeringCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationData ScienceCloud Infrastructure

About the role

This Data Engineer role focuses on the meticulous migration of complex datasets from legacy systems to Salesforce platforms, requiring a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure seamless data integration and high-quality delivery.

Original posting from AKKODIS

Akkodis is seeking a Data Engineer - Salesforce Data Migration for a Contract with a client in Chicago, IL(Remote). This role is responsible for designing source-to-target mappings, optimizing Databricks pipelines, and ensuring accurate, high-quality data delivery across Salesforce platforms.

Rate Range: $55/hour to $60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Data Engineer - Salesforce Data Migration job responsibilities include:

  • Extract, transform, and migrate complex legacy datasets using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Databricks.
  • Design and implement source‑to‑target mappings aligned to Salesforce data models across Sales, Service, Experience, and Marketing Cloud.
  • Perform data validation, reconciliation, and defect/root‑cause analysis to ensure data quality and accuracy.
  • Support unit testing and UAT while resolving data gaps and inconsistencies with cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, Salesforce developers, and multiple workstreams to deliver production‑ready data assets.
  • Manage tasks, priorities, and defects in Jira while contributing to standardized migration frameworks and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of experience in data engineering, ETL/ELT development, and large‑scale data migration projects.
  • Proven hands‑on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Databricks in enterprise data environments.
  • Prior experience delivering end‑to‑end Salesforce data migration across multiple clouds (Sales, Service, Experience, Marketing Cloud).

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shubham.Vasishtha@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $55.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Source: AKKODIS careers

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