Powerbuilder Migration Consultant

KollaSoft Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KollaSoft Inc is seeking a professional to advise on the migration of a PowerBuilder case management system to a new C# .NET application. This role includes supporting the migration team through a multi-phase process and ensuring the application operates smoothly during the transition.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with PowerBuilder, proficiency in C# and .NET, and expertise in database management. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a significant modernization project in a robust technology environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in migrating medium to large PowerBuilder applications to C# and .NET.
• Proficiency with PowerBuilder 12.5 or higher, PB .NET, and C#.
• Experience with Informix and MS SQL Server databases.

Responsibilities

• Advise the migration team on best approaches for C# .NET migration.
• Develop a comprehensive recommendation with assistance from the migration team.
• Support the migration process ensuring operability during transition.

Skills

Migrating PowerBuilder applications

C# and .NET proficiency

Informix and MS SQL Server experience

Knowledge of .NET frameworks

Windows operating systems familiarity

Job description

About the Company

Kollasoft is a robust and innovative technology company based in Arizona, US. We offer end‑to‑end technology services and products, and complex technology solutions. Understanding customer needs and delivering services as per the right business model is integral to our DNA.

Job Description

The Arizona Supreme Court and Court of Appeals use a case and court management system built in PowerBuilder. The application, currently in PowerBuilder 12.5.2 and running on an Informix database, is slated for modernization using C#, .NET, WPF, and replacing Informix with MS SQL Server. The role involves advising the migration team on best approaches, tools, and techniques for a multi‑phase migration and documenting a recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Advise the migration team on the best approaches, tools, and techniques to incrementally migrate the existing PowerBuilder application to a C# .NET application for a multi‑phase migration spanning multiple years.
• Develop, document, and deliver a comprehensive recommendation with full assistance of the migration team.
• Support the migration process across multiple phases, ensuring the application remains operable during transition.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in migrating medium to large PowerBuilder applications to C# and .NET.
• Proficiency with PowerBuilder 12.5 or higher, PB .NET, and C#.
• Experience with Informix and MS SQL Server databases.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems (7, 8.1, 10).
• Knowledge of .NET frameworks (3.5, 4.0), WPF, and related methodologies.
• Ability to deliver a three‑week engagement.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.