Alfresco SME / Migration Specialist

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

• Strong 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 Have:

• 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