Freelance remote job Application Decommissioning Consultant - Hybrid /Remote Working

Application Decommissioning Consultant

Application Decommissioning Consultant Overview
* The Application Decommissioning Consultant will lead and coordinate application decommissioning discovery activities across complex enterprise technology environments.
* Act as the end-to-end discovery lead across Application, Infrastructure, Network, Database, Security, Integration and Operations workstreams.
* The primary requirement is proven experience delivering application decommissioning, retirement, rationalisation or technology modernisation programmes.
* Take ownership of dependency discovery, decommissioning approaches, execution strategy and the development of governance and supporting documentation.

Application Decommissioning Consultant Responsibilities
* Define information requirements and assessment templates across each technical workstream.
* Develop and maintain an integrated Dependency Register.
* Define comprehensive decommissioning Runbook templates covering technical workstreams, governance approvals and backup requirements.
* Challenge and reconcile conflicting information received from different SME groups.
* Define the recommended decommissioning approach for each application.
* Identify prerequisites, dependencies, sequencing considerations and activities required for execution.
* Develop a high-level decommissioning roadmap and execution strategy.
* Review and update the Decommissioning Strategy, including governance, RACI, approval gates and success criteria.
* Produce consolidated Assessment Reports and supporting discovery deliverables.
* Develop the Decommissioning Entry Criteria Checklist.
* Facilitate technical discovery workshops across multiple SME groups.

Application Decommissioning Consultant Skills and Experience
* Proven application decommissioning, retirement, rationalisation or technology modernisation experience is essential.
* Experience of application/technology consulting, application rationalisation, transformation or IT Service Management experience.
* Strong understanding of complex enterprise application landscapes and technical dependencies.
* Experience working across Application, Infrastructure, Network, Database, Security, Integration and Operations teams.
* Strong knowledge of Java/web applications, APIs, integrations and databases.
* Understanding of batch processing, cloud infrastructure and network dependencies.
* Knowledge of IAM, Active Directory, certificates, monitoring and operational tooling.
* Strong application dependency mapping and impact assessment experience.
* Experience facilitating technical workshops involving multiple SME groups.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to challenge technical findings, identify gaps and reconcile conflicting information across technical workstreams.


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.