Technology Migration Expert

Technology Migration expert

Context

In the framework of a major IT change program the client is doing a technical migration from Vantive/Visual Basic to .net (or Java) of a major ordering platform.

We are looking for an experienced contractor to take lead of the technical aspects. Activities foreseen in this context are:
Identify the right approach (list different solution, SWOT analysis, make a proposal on slides and present it to the management, )
Define and document the target technical architecture for the migrated application
List and plan the activities with the Project Manager
Prepare the testing phase
Identify, control and execute quality gates
Identify risks and issues and Report status to Project and Program manager

Requested Experience
Minimum 10 years professional experience in IT preferably in a telcom company
Has realized at least one technical major migration (min 200.000 lines of code) from Vantive/VB6 to .net and/or Java. It includes:
Lead of all the technical aspects
Build and control of the quality gates
Identify tests scenarios
Risk management

Profile:

Technical architecture profile: Custom development, Internet connected architectures, web architectures, Datamodelling
Expertise in .net or Java and preferably Vantive/VB6
Communication skills
Can do attitude
Fluent (writing and speaking) in English and in French or Dutch
Risk management skills
Quality Management skills