QlikView Migration Specialist

at  FalconSmartIT

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a skilled QlikView Migration Specialist to lead the migration of our QlikView environment from on-premises infrastructure to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a QlikView developer or administrator, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in QlikView development, deployment, and administration.
• In-depth knowledge of QlikView architecture, data modeling, scripting, and visualization design.
• Strong understanding of AWS services, including EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, VPC, and CloudFormation.
• Experience in migrating on-premises applications and data to AWS cloud environments, preferably with QlikView or similar BI tools.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation and infrastructure management tasks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and interact with stakeholders at all levels.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AWS certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
• Experience with other BI tools such as Qlik Sense, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle).

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

• Document the migration process, configuration settings, and best practices for future reference. Provide training and knowledge transfer sessions to internal teams on managing and maintaining QlikView in the AWS cloud

Assessment and Planning

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing QlikView environment to identify dependencies, data sources, and potential challenges for migration. Develop a detailed migration plan outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.

Infrastructure Setup

• Configure and optimize AWS infrastructure components such as EC2 instances, RDS databases, S3 storage, and networking to support QlikView deployment and data storage requirements.

Migration Execution

• Execute the migration plan, including the transfer of QlikView applications, data, and configurations from on-premises servers to AWS. Ensure minimal downtime and data integrity throughout the migration process.

Security and Compliance

• Implement security best practices and compliance standards for data protection and access control in the AWS environment. Configure IAM roles, security groups, and encryption mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information.

Performance Optimization

• Fine-tune QlikView performance in the AWS environment by optimizing resource utilization, load balancing, and scalability. Monitor system metrics and troubleshoot performance issues as needed.

Integration and Testing

• Integrate QlikView with other AWS services and third-party tools as required. Conduct thorough testing of migrated applications to validate functionality, data accuracy, and performance in the cloud environment.

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

• Document the migration process, configuration settings, and best practices for future reference. Provide training and knowledge transfer sessions to internal teams on managing and maintaining QlikView in the AWS cloud.