Data Migration Engineer

Join a growing team in a completely remote and flexible role focused on complex, client-facing data migrations.

Vineskills is an implementation partner for a case and document management platform called Filevine. As a Data Migration Engineer at Vineskills, you will lead and execute complex data and document migrations from legacy casement systems into Filevine.

This role requires hands-on experience conducting full lifecycle data migrations from client discovery and data assessment through ETL development, validation, and post-migration support. You will work directly with clients and their live data, serving as both a technical expert and a trusted advisor throughout the migration process.

Location: This position is open to U.S.-based candidates only at this time.

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end, non-recurring data and document migrations from legacy case management systems into Filevine.
• Partner directly with clients to assess source systems, define migration strategy, and set clear expectations.
• Design and build SQL queries and ETL processes to extract, transform, and load structured data.
• Develop and document detailed data mappings between source databases and Filevine.
• Cleanse, normalize, and validate data to ensure accuracy and integrity before and after migration.
• Contribute to internal best practices, tooling improvements, and code reviews.

Responsibilities include: 

• Collaborate with clients to understand their data structures and migration needs.
• Plan, scope, and execute data migrations from legacy systems into Filevine.
• Develop and optimize SQL scripts for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).
• Perform data mapping, cleansing, and validation to ensure data accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve migration-related issues, escalating when necessary.
• Conduct post-migration testing and quality assurance.
• Maintain detailed documentation of migration processes, issues, and resolutions.
• Provide support and training to clients and internal teams on data migration best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Filevine Data Migration Engineer Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex database structures.
• Familiarity with APIs and integrations.
• Proficiency in SQL (T-SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
• Experience with ETL processes and tools such as SSIS, CloverDX, or custom scripting.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for data-related issues.
• Understanding of data security best practices.

Preferred (Bonus) Skills:

• Prior experience in legal case management or CRM data migrations.
• Mid-level Python skills
• Experience with cloud storage solutions (AWS S3, Google Cloud, or similar).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control systems (Git, GitLab).
• CJIS certification (or willingness to obtain for working with sensitive government legal data)

Why Work with Vineskills? 

• Included in the 2025 Inc. Best Workplaces list. 
• 100% remote position with flexible work hours.
• Salary Range: $74,400 - $120,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus: A bonus structure was rolled out based on the amount of client work that you decide to take on. When you get better and faster at your job, you can increase your pay.
• Employee Ownership: As part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees receive company shares at no cost, building equity in the business over time. Recent contributions have ranged from 30% to 35% of an employee’s annual salary. 
• 401k plan through Empower
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered through various plans, and 85% of the cost is paid by the employer. This includes up to full family coverage with HSA and FSA options. Short-term disability coverage paid by Vineskills.
• Three weeks of PTO and three days of sick leave, expanding to four weeks of PTO in year four.
• 12 paid holidays and a growing tradition of a holiday slowdown between Christmas and New Years
• A new shiny Mac or Windows laptop that is yours to keep after being employed with us for one year.

Learn more at Vineskills.com