Data Migration Specialist (CSTHS) - U.S. Based - Remote
About UsLyrasis is a 501 c 3 non-profit membership organization whose mission is to support enduring access to the world's shared academic, scientific and cultural heritage through leadership in open technologies, content services, digital solutions and collaboration with archives, libraries, museums and knowledge communities worldwide.Lyrasis organizational and staff values are :communication, respect, collaboration, impact, and service.Lyrasis was created by its members to help them tackle wide-reaching challenges with a collective strength, including :the development and selection of new technology solutions; fostering community-wide projects that help deliver better outcomes and services; content creation, acquisition and management; support for new content models and strategies; and large-scale knowledge management programs unique to collections-holding institutions.Ultimately, Lyrasis helps its members amplify their impact and influence, participate in global programs, create and deliver better programs and services to their communities, while still maintaining their unique collections, cultures and identities.Summary Description :Do you have experience with open-source technologies and like helping users resolve their technical problems? Do you have experience with library technology and are excited to help libraries further their mission? Are you looking for a remote position?The Data Migration Specialist will extract, transform, and load client data from their legacy cultural heritage system(s) into Lyrasis-operated, open-source software platforms.Lyrasis- hosted platforms today include ArchivesSpace, CollectionSpace, and DSpace.The Specialist will also create and maintain the tools used for such migrations.The ideal candidate will provide excellent technical support and customer service, effectively deal with stressful situations and meet firm deadlines.This individual must be able to work with other project managers and client stakeholders to define functional requirements, communicate complex issues effectively to all parties, work in a fast-paced environment on time sensitive projects, and possess a great attitude.Duties / Job Responsibilities :Analyze prospective client data in order to determine the feasibility of and time estimate for a prospective migration project.Manage migration projects for Lyrasis clients by producing project plans and timelines for clients, adhering to these deadlines, generating realistic expectations, and communicating clearly with clients and other stakeholders.Analyze clients' legacy data / data models, and advise them on the best way to clean-up, manipulate and prepare their data for migration into Lyrasis -hosted platforms.Collaborate with clients with creating data maps, including consulting on solutions for data fields that do not map directly and identifying data functionality tradeoffs in the target system for different mapping options.Develop, maintain, and document migration tooling to facilitate the extraction, transformation and loading of legacy data that may also be re-purposed for other migration projects.Perform special data manipulation and data cleanup projects on an as-needed basis.Provide excellent technical support to Lyrasis hosting clients.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :Knowledge of and experience with cultural heritage organizations' operations, workflows, data / metadata, and repository infrastructure.Knowledge of current and emerging content and encoding standards for metadata, such as EAD, IIIF, MARCXML, MODS, METS, RDA, and SPECTRUM.High comfort level with Unix / Linux, a shell prompt, scripting, PostgresSQL / SQL, or other relational databases, and wrangling data in XML, JSON, and CSV formats, and using APIs to retrieve and update data.Familiarity with data ETL tools and techniques.The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Strong analytical skills.Strong customer service focus.Excellent time and project management skills; ability to estimate time effectively.Ability to succeed in a team environment and in a remote organization with minimum direction.A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where differences and complexities in background, cultures, values, and viewpoints are valued.Strongly Preferred :Experience operating or managing open-source collections management / repository systems, such as ArchivesSpace, CollectionSpace, DSpace, Fedora Commons, Islandora, or Samvera.Experience in helping others use collections management / repository systems.Experience creating, updating and maintaining documentation.Experience creating and / or delivering training.Experience writing or maintaining Ruby scripts or applications.NOTE :The Rails web development framework is only tangentially relevant to the work of the Data Migrations Team.Experience using GitHub for version control and collaboration.Physical Demands :Potential for occasional travel for team meetings or visits.This position is fully remote and requires sedentary work that primarily involves sitting / standing.Incumbent must be able to meet and communicate regularly via Zoom, Teams, and / or other teleconferencing means.Position Location :100% RemoteApplications Notes :Applications will be accepted through Monday, September 29, 2025.Applications must include :ResumeCover Letter (Applications without a Cover Letter will not be considered)At Lyrasis, one of our core values is to provide an inclusive environment to all who are employed here.Accordingly, the company is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training..