SSRS Developer – Crystal Reports Migration

DIMIYA Talent
We are seeking experienced Microsoft SSRS Developers for an immediate 3-month project focused on migrating an existing suite of Crystal Reports to Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
The project consists of approximately 6 core report designs with multiple variations, potentially representing around 60 reports in total.
This is primarily a migration rather than redesign project. The successful developers will establish reusable SSRS templates that closely replicate the existing Crystal Reports and use these templates to efficiently migrate report variations.
There is potential for one resource to continue beyond the initial 3-month engagement.
Please note: This position requires alignment with Melbourne, Australia business hours
Key Responsibilities
Migrate existing Crystal Reports to SSRS
Analyse and understand existing Crystal Reports, including: Parameters,Grouping, Formulas and calculations, Conditional formatting, Subreports Complex and tabular layouts
Reproduce reports in SSRS with like-for-like functional and visual output
Develop approximately 2–3 reusable SSRS templates/components to accelerate migration
Reuse existing SQL data sources and stored procedures wherever possible
Work with existing SQL data sources, queries and stored procedures
Configure report parameters and data connections
Generate and validate report exports including PDF and Excel
Perform basic SSRS administration and troubleshooting
Conduct technical verification and testing of migrated reports
Work with business SMEs to validate report accuracy and functionality
Manage report migration through development, testing and deployment
Identify opportunities to simplify or accelerate migration without unnecessarily expanding the project into a redesign
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SSRS
Proven experience migrating Crystal Reports to SSRS
Strong understanding of Crystal Reports structures and functionality
Experience creating reusable SSRS templates and report components
Strong SQL knowledge and ability to work with existing data sources and stored procedures
Experience with complex report layouts, parameters, grouping, formulas and subreports
Experience producing reports for PDF and Excel export
Basic SSRS administration and troubleshooting capability
Strong testing and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned report migrations
Strong attention to detail, particularly when reproducing existing report layouts and outputs
Nice to Have
Experience integrating SSRS with external or .NET applications would be highly regarded, including:
SSRS Web Services / API integration
.NET integration with SSRS
Authenticated report requests
Windows authentication and service accounts
Secure unattended report execution
Programmatic report parameterisation
Automated PDF and Excel report generation
Exporting generated reports to network/file shares
Advising on appropriate SSRS authentication and integration approaches
Project Delivery
The indicative engagement is:
Months 1–2: Report development and migration
Month 3: Testing, validation, support and hypercare
The focus is on delivering an efficient and accurate migration while maintaining the functionality and presentation of the existing reporting suite.
What We’re Looking For
We are particularly interested in developers who have previously completed Crystal Reports → SSRS migration projects and can demonstrate their ability to rapidly understand an existing reporting estate, establish reusable templates and migrate a high volume of report variations efficiently.
Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

Work arrangement
No