Transformation Lead - Sybase to Oracle DB Migration

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.We are seeking a hands-on Transformation Lead to own end-to-end delivery of a large-scale Sybase ASE to Oracle database conversion within a Tier 1 trading-platform transformation program. This is a dedicated, single-workstream role — the Lead will partner closely with the workstream SME and the wider technical team to plan, drive, and land the migration.This is not an administrative project-tracker role. We need a practitioner who has done database conversions of this scale before, understands what can go wrong, and can roll up their sleeves to work through the detail with engineers.ResponsibilitiesOwn the workstream plan. Build it with the SMEs at the outset; then own it — adjusted, re-planned, and adapted as the work evolvesDrive the conversion. Lead schema conversion, data migration, code remediation (stored procedures, T-SQL/PL-SQL differences), performance tuning, regression and parallel-run testing, and cutover planSurface and resolve issues. Proactively look across the workstream for blockers, dependencies and risks. Own issues from identification through to closure — not just record them on a status reportPropose and implement solutions. Bring options to the table. Work with SMEs and technical teams to land workable answers in detailConvene and chair the work. Organize and chair stakeholder forums, working groups, and cross-team sessions. Hold the cadenceManage dependencies in infrastructure. Work closely with the Infrastructure Transformation Lead to define requirements (storage, compute, network, environments) and sequence deliveryEscalate with judgment. Know what needs to go up and when. Manage upward visibility without burning the chain unnecessarilyOwn status, comms and schedule. Drive delivery to schedule. Manage stakeholder communications. Produce a status that reflects realityRequirementsDemonstrable, hands-on delivery of at least one prior large-scale database migration off Sybase ASE onto Oracle (or a comparably complex RDBMS-to-RDBMS conversion) within a regulated enterprise environmentDeep, working understanding of Sybase ASE and Oracle internals — data types, locks and concurrency models, T-SQL vs. PL/SQL differences, partitions, indexes, replication, backup/recovery, and performance tuningTrack record to lead conversion workstreams end-to-end: discovery, schema and code conversion, data migration, parallel runs, reconciliation, cutover and post-go-live hyper-carePrevious large-scale transformation experience in a financial services or other complex, high-availability environment — capital markets, banking, insurance, or similarProven ability to operate as a working Lead — comfortable in the detail with DBAs, developers and SMEs, while still owns plan, status, risks and stakeholder communicationsStrong written and verbal communication; able to write clearly, chair effectively, and brief senior stakeholdersNice to haveExperience with database conversion tooling (e.g., Oracle SQL Developer Migration Workbench, Ispirer, AWS SCT or equivalent)Exposure to trading, risk, or front-to-back capital-markets platformsExperience alongside a dedicated SME model where the Lead owns delivery and the SME owns technical contentWe offerHealth benefits: High Deductible Health Plan with an attached HSA (Health Savings Account) which includes Pharmacy coverage, after 60 days from start of employmentCondition Management resourcesFamily Planning resourcesDental PlanVision PlanEPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAMThis posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $110 - $125. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr EPAM Systems, Inc.