Project description We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Developer with strong technical expertise across Microsoft .NET, SQL, scripting languages (Perl, Shell, Batch), Control-M, and Linux/Windows environments to support a major database upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2012. The role involves assessing applications within risk technology, performing data migration and validation, and Implementation. Responsibilities Leading major upgrade of SQL Server databases from 2000 to 2012 and later versions, including schema conversion, data migration, and stored procedure refactoring. Preparing Architectural diagrams, walk-through sessions with Senior IT/Business stakeholders. Coordinating with multiple products, interfaces internally and externally. Supporting E2E project life cycle, managing timelines. Analyze current database structures, compatibility issues, and deprecated features; propose technical solutions and mitigation steps. Perform unit testing, support QA team in data validation, reconciliation, and regression testing post-migration. Coordinate with DBAs and infrastructure teams for migration planning, backup, and rollback. Review and update existing .NET applications to ensure compatibility with the upgrade. Modify existing Perl, Shell, and Batch scripts interacting with the database to make sure no issues post-migration. Analyze and update Java components or middleware modules that integrate with the upgraded SQL layer. Validate and reconfigure Control-M job schedules for batch processes where needed. Develop or enhance automation scripts for migration, validation, and job monitoring using Perl, Shell, and Batch scripting. Create monitoring scripts for system health, job failures, and post-migration data integrity. Work on Linux and Windows environments for cross-system integrations. Troubleshoot database connection, performance, or application errors during and after migration. Skills Must have -10+ years of experience in SQL/database engineering, with at least 5 years in a lead role. Proven leadership in major database migration, upgrade, or modernization programs. Experience leading teams of developers and database engineers in a large-scale database migration project in Agile or hybrid delivery environments across multiple locations. Expert-level proficiency in SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, including complex stored procedures, query tuning, indexing, and performance optimization. Experienced in collaborating with Solution Architects and DBAs across the organisation to follow and define standard practices. Evaluate existing architecture and design, modernized solutions aligned with migration goals. Strong experience in Microsoft .NET Framework / .NET Core, C#, and SQL Server (2000, 2005, 2012). Deep knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and database optimization. Proficiency in Perl, Shell scripting, and Windows Batch scripting. Experience working with Control-M job scheduling for batch and ETL jobs. Comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments. Exposure to Java components or integration with database back-ends. Nice to have Experience in large-scale migration or upgrade programs in Core banking, capital markets, and Risk technology. Well-versed with data validation frameworks, versioning tools (Git, SVN), and DevOps pipelines. Understanding of system dependencies, environment management, and release coordination. Other Languages English: C1 Advanced Seniority Lead