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THE ROLE
The Data Conversion Developer plays a senior technical role within the
Information Technology department, supporting the transition to a new
(Enterprise Resource Planning) ERP. Reporting to the Enterprise Data Architect,
this position collaborates with management, steering committees, departmental
subject matter experts, and external system integration consultants to deliver
valuable services supporting school and district operations. The role is
critical to the success of the enterprise system transformation, with specific
responsibilities including mapping, extracting, cleansing, transforming,
validating, and loading historical and operational data from the previous to
the new ERP Financials, HCM, and Procurement modules. The Data Conversion
Developer will also support testing cycles and reconciliation efforts between
the systems, perform conversion tasks and system cutover activities under the
direction of the Enterprise Data Architect.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Play a key role in the district’s strategic project to implement a modern cloud-based ERP, directly supporting the Enterprise Data Architect and other project leaders.
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Lead and perform data extraction and transformation processes for all relevant modules (Finance, HCM and Procurement).
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Analyze previous database schema and source data structures to produce accurate data mappings to enterprise data objects
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Collaborate with functional teams and leads to understand business requirements, data cleansing rules, and field-level validation.
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Develop scripts, Extract Transform Load (ETL) routines, and data conversion programs to transform legacy data into ERP compatible formats.
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Collaborate with Test Lead and functional leads to design and execute unit, system integration and user acceptance testing for all data conversion activities.
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Develop and maintain test cases and scripts related to data loads and post data load activities.
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Coordinate with business subject matter experts (SME), Test Lead and external system integrator teams to validate converted data for completeness, accuracy and compliance with functional requirements.
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Develop python scripts to clean and convert data 1 of 3
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Create and maintain data validation and reconciliation procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity post load.
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Support mock loads, data dress rehearsals, cutover activities, including error resolution and root cause analysis.
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Document all mapping logic, transformation rules, exceptions, test results and reconciliation outcomes.
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Support data governance efforts by identifying data quality issues and collaborating on remediation effort. As well as defining data attributes and data domains during conversion exercise with business SME and external system integrator.
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Maintain documentation enabling IT staff to provide end-user support and training.
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Research emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance system performance and security.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Excellent oral and written communication skills, including
the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish
rapport, influence others, negotiate and mediate resolutions to complex
situations.
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Excellent analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple
priorities under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a
dynamic environment to meet overall objectives.
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Thorough working knowledge of various Microsoft
applications, including the M365 suite of applications (Project, Planner,
Teams, and Visio).
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Experience with data and development tools such as SQL
Server, Power BI, Power Query, PowerShell.
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Previous experience in translating functional reporting
requirements into technical solutions
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Experience in creating interactive dashboards, data extracts
and formatted output for finance, HR/Payroll, and procurement users
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Advanced knowledge of Excel worksheets, that will be used to
develop data mappings. 2 of 3
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Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational
database.
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Strong experience with python programming and use of various
python data packages
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Experience in developing and executing test plans, test case
and system reconciliation reports for ERP data migration.
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Knowledge of powershell scripting to extract data from existing Atrieve system
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related engineering field (STEM)
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Minimum of five years of experience in IT of which a minimum three years experience in an ERP system.
This is a unionized position that offers an hourly wage rate of $40.91 per hour plus a liberal benefit package including pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits.
Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is July 28th, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST.
Surrey Schools recognizes the importance of accessibility and supporting the diverse needs of our community. If there is any accommodation you may require for your interview, whether related to accessibility or otherwise, please do not hesitate to advise and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
Note: Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
