Data Migration Engineer

About The Role
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Data Migration Engineer with Active SC to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week on site, with opportunities available UK-wide. 
Our client is seeking a Data Migration Engineer to support a large-scale programme migrating unstructured data from legacy file storage into strategic Microsoft 365 data platforms. You will take ownership of complex, enterprise-scale migrations into SharePoint Online, covering preparation, analysis, migration, cutover, validation and remediation. The role will involve managing multiple migrations simultaneously, supporting stakeholders throughout the process and identifying opportunities to improve and automate migration processes.

Responsibilities

Deliver large-scale data migrations from legacy file shares into SharePoint Online while maintaining data integrity and structure.
Manage multiple concurrent migrations, including mapping templates, site build scripts, source analysis and migration batch creation.
Monitor migration activity across multiple servers, investigating failures and reporting progress, successes and exceptions.
Support migration cutovers, post-migration validation, remediation and Early Life Support queries for business users.
Improve migration processes through PowerShell scripting, automation and the streamlining of manual activities.

About You

Experience delivering large-scale, enterprise-level scripted migrations from file shares to SharePoint Online, including managing multiple migrations and competing priorities.
Strong working knowledge of SharePoint Online, PowerShell and Power Automate, with confidence running and maintaining PowerShell scripts.
Experience with migration tooling such as ShareGate, alongside Microsoft 365 technologies. Exposure to NetApp CVO, Azure VM management and Linux is desirable.
Experience investigating and resolving migration issues, including cutover support, error handling, post-migration validation and remediation, alongside strong stakeholder communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Willing and able to meet the requirements for Security Check (SC) clearance, including undergoing the required security vetting process. 
About Us
 
FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 
 
Diversity and Inclusion
 
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
 
Why join us

Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
Annual leave and work-place pension