Data Engineer-Salesforce Data Migration

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Location:Chicago,IL

Job Description: Data Engineer Salesforce Data Migration (USA Remote/ CST Time zone)

Role Summary

We are seeking handson Data Engineers to support a largescale 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 crossfunctional workstreams to deliver reliable, productionready data assets.

Key Responsibilities: Data Engineering & Migration

Extract legacy data from relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) using Azurebased services such as Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse

Design and implement sourcetotarget 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

Handson 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 problemsolving skills

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Ability to work across multiple workstreams and collaborate with distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in enterprisescale CRM or Salesforce transformation programs

Familiarity with data quality, reconciliation, and migration best practices

Experience working in Agile delivery models