Discourse Forum Migration Specialist

We are looking for a Discourse Forum Migration Specialist to strengthen our clients' team.

Tech Stack: Discourse API

• Proven experience with Discourse setup, customization, and data migration.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for data manipulation, such as Ruby, Python, or JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of SQL and database structures.
• Familiarity with .NET frameworks and custom software development will be a plus.
• Experience in designing and implementing data migration pipelines.
• Knowledge of system administration (Linux environments, Docker, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for data mapping and transformation.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with clients and teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience migrating forums from legacy platforms to Discourse.
• Familiarity with forum moderation tools and user experience optimization.
• Knowledge of Discourse plugins and API for customization and integrations.

• Configure and deploy a new Discourse forum instance based on client requirements.
• Analyze the existing forum structure (built with .NET and custom software) and plan a comprehensive migration strategy.
• Develop scripts or tools to extract, transform, and import user accounts, posts, and other data to the new Discourse platform.
• Ensure data integrity during migration (e.g., maintaining user roles, thread hierarchies, and media links).
• Customize the Discourse instance (themes, plugins, integrations) as needed for the client.
• Conduct testing to validate data migration and platform performance.
• Provide documentation and training for client teams on managing and maintaining the Discourse platform post-migration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any migration or configuration-related issues.

• Proactivity: advocating for improvements to product quality, security, and performance.
• Great communication skills: effectively communicating with our clients