Senior IT Strategy Consultant & Solution Architect (Legacy Modernization)

Talan – Positive Innovation

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

• Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.
• Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.
• Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

We are seeking a highly experienced IT Strategy Consultant / Solution Architect to lead the discovery, mapping, and modernization strategy for a complex, 20+ year-old legacy system. This role acts as the critical bridge between business objectives and technical execution, guiding a team of 2 developers toward a scalable, cloud-native future.

Key Details

• Format: Hybrid (Intensive onsite workshops in Warsaw + remote online consultations).

• Engagement: Flexible staff-augmentation (Part-time weekly hours + dedicated workshop days).

• Team: Working alongside 2 Developers.

• Languages: Full professional fluency in Polish and English is mandatory.

Core Responsibilities

1. Legacy Discovery & System Mapping

• Lead "archaeological" mapping of complex IT environments with limited or no existing documentation.

• Identify core modules, dependencies, and architectural constraints of systems over 20 years old.

• Clearly articulate risks, technical debt, and limitations of the current landscape.

2. Business Architecture & Requirements

• Facilitate stakeholder interviews and workshops to elicit functional and non-functional requirements.

• Perform AS-IS / TO-BE process analysis.

• Translate high-level business needs into actionable technical roadmaps.

3. Target Architecture & Cloud Advisory

• Design a modern replacement concept for a multi-module application.

• Ensure all designs comply with corporate Governance & Compliance standards.

• Define integration strategies and remove existing performance bottlenecks.

4. Modernization Strategy & Documentation

• Recommend pragmatic migration paths (e.g., Re-platforming, Refactoring) tailored to business priorities.

• Deliver high-quality architectural blueprints, system maps, and decision logs.

• Ensure knowledge transfer to client teams to prevent future information silos.

Technical & Professional Requirements

• Cloud Expertise: Proven experience with AWS (including database services), Azure, and Microsoft Entra ID authentication.

• Modern Tech Stack: Familiarity with Power Platform and AI-driven capabilities to drive innovation.

• Workshop Facilitation: Proven ability to lead 1–2 day high-impact onsite sessions in Warsaw, driving decision-making among senior stakeholders.

• The "Bridge" Skillset: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts for business audiences and vice versa.

• Experience: Significant track record in legacy modernization projects for large-scale enterprise systems.