Data Migration Engineer (M365) - 12 Months - Inside IR35

Data Migration Engineer (Microsoft 365)

Contract Length: Up to 12 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Day Rate: Up to £575 per day, Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester, approximately once per week)

Were looking for an experienced Data Migration Engineer to join a large-scale Microsoft 365 transformation programme, supporting the migration of users, data, and collaboration services from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.

This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong technical expertise in enterprise data migrations, troubleshooting, scripting, and stakeholder collaboration. Youll play a key role in ensuring migration activities are delivered securely, accurately, and with minimal disruption to users.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end migration activities including preparation, staging, batching, execution, validation, and reporting.
• Support migration planning and coordination across multiple business units.
• Troubleshoot migration issues, technical errors, and performance bottlenecks.
• Work closely with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and infrastructure teams to resolve dependencies.
• Perform functional and performance testing of migration tooling.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails of migration activities.
• Conduct data quality and validation checks to ensure migration completeness.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to support remediation, automation, and data cleansing activities.
• Essential Skills & Experience
• Extensive hands-on experience delivering large-scale data migration projects.
• Strong experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 migrations.
• Proven ability to set up, execute, monitor, and troubleshoot migration tools.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
• Good understanding of data security and governance principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within complex enterprise environments.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Cloudiway or similar migration platforms.
• Background working within highly regulated environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation programmes.