SharePoint Migration
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Job Description
About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.
About Position:
We are seeking a SharePoint Migration Engineer to drive enterprise-scale migration initiatives from legacy file shares to SharePoint Online. The role focuses on ensuring seamless data migration, integrity, security, and minimal business disruption. You will play a key role in enabling digital workplace transformation by modernizing legacy data environments. Collaborate with architects, developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to ensure efficient and compliant migration delivery. This position is critical in ensuring successful adoption of SharePoint as a centralized document management platform
Role: SharePoint Migration
Location: All Persistent Locations
Experience : 4-7 Years
Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
Responsible for planning, executing, and validating migration activities
Ensures adherence to governance, compliance, and best practices throughout migration lifecycle
Drives end-to-end migration execution, including data mapping, permissions alignment, and validation
Supports enterprise transformation by ensuring high-quality and risk-free migration outcomes
Expertise You'll Bring:
Migration Planning & Strategy
Analyze source environments (file shares, legacy systems) for migration readiness
Define migration approach, wave planning, and execution strategy
Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
Collaborate with stakeholders to align migration timelines and prioritie Migration Execution
Execute migrations using tools such as ShareGate / SPMT
Perform file share to SharePoint Online migration activities
Handle bulk data movement with minimal downtime and disruption
Ensure data consistency, structure alignment, and integrity during migration Data & Permissions Mapping
Perform data mapping from legacy structures to SharePoint architecture
Translate NTFS permissions to RBAC models
Ensure correct user/group mapping and access controls
Validate content structure, metadata, and folder hierarchy transformation
Validation & Quality Assurance
Conduct pre- and post-migration validation checks
Execute data reconciliation and completeness verification
Identify and resolve migration issues (missing files, permissions, errors)
Ensure compliance with data governance and audit requirements
Automation & Scripting
Use PowerShell scripting for migration automation and reporting
Optimize migration tasks for performance and repeatability
Develop scripts for bulk operations, monitoring, and validation
Governance & Compliance
Ensure migrations align with security, compliance, and governance policies
Work closely with governance teams to ensure labeling, retention, and policies are applied
Maintain audit logs and migration documentation
Support & Troubleshooting
Provide L2/L3 support for migration-related issues
Troubleshoot tool errors, permission issues, and migration failures
Support cutover activities and post-migration stabilization
Collaboration & Delivery
Participate in planning, design, testing, and rollout phases
Work with cross-functional teams (infra, security, business, SME)
Support documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer, and training inputs
Deliver outcomes aligned with overall transformation program goals
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
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