Role: Alfresco SME / Migration Specialist
Work Mode: Remote

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Alfresco SME / Migration Specialist to support a complex upgrade and migration programme involving Alfresco (v7.4 to v25.2) and transition to SharePoint / Microsoft 365. This role requires a hands-on technical expert who has delivered multiple Alfresco migrations, including large-scale and complex environments, and can proactively identify and resolve migration challenges based on real-world experience.

Responsibilities:

- Define and lead the migration approach for Alfresco upgrades and transition to SharePoint
- Assess existing Alfresco environments, including:
- Content models and metadata structures
- Customisations, workflows, and integrations

- Execute end-to-end migration activities:

- Data extraction, transformation, and loading
- Metadata mapping and validation

- Develop and optimise migration tooling, scripts, and automation
- Troubleshoot complex migration issues (data integrity, performance, legacy constraints)
- Support cutover planning, testing, and risk mitigation
- Provide technical assurance and expert guidance to delivery teams and stakeholders

Must Haves:

- Proven experience as an Alfresco SME / Senior Engineer / Specialist
- Solid hands-on experience with:
- Alfresco Content Services (including v7.x)
- Repository architecture, metadata, and content models

- Demonstrated experience delivering:

- Multiple Alfresco migrations
- Alfresco SharePoint / M365 migrations





Nice to Haves:

- Experience with SharePoint Online / Microsoft 365 Migration tools (e.g. ShareGate, Metalogix, or custom tooling)
- Scripting (Java, Python, PowerShell)
- Experience in regulated or enterprise environments

Other Details:

- Category: Engagement Context
- Detail: Upgrade from Alfresco v7.4 to v25.2
- Detail: Migration to SharePoint / Microsoft 365
- Environment likely includes:
- Legacy customisations
- Complex data and metadata structures
- Large content volumes

Reason (Must Have):

- Experience with Alfresco upgrades: Critical for navigating the complexities involved in upgrading from versions 7.4 to later versions, ensuring a smooth migration process.
- Proven track record in complex migration scenarios: Necessary to handle the inherent challenges in migrating large data sets and custom workflows.
- Ability to demonstrate issues encountered and resolutions: This helps in anticipating future challenges and improving the overall migration strategy.

Reason (Nice to Have):

- Experience with SharePoint Online / Microsoft 365 Migration tools: Valuable for leveraging existing tools to streamline the migration process and enhance efficiency.
- Scripting skills: These can automate and simplify complex migration tasks, saving time and reducing errors.
- Experience in regulated environments: Useful for understanding the compliance and governance aspects that may affect the migration.

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