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Master Thesis – AI-Assisted Migration of Legacy PL/SQL to Cloud-Native Architectures – IKEA of Sweden
About this role
Hej Master thesis student, Do you want to furnish the future to make room for everyone? Many large enterprises still rely on business-critical logic embedded in databases through PL/SQL stored procedures. While these solutions have supported businesses for decades, they can limit scalability, slow down modernization efforts, and make it difficult to adopt cloud-native technologies. In this thesis, you will explore how automation, software analysis, and AI-assisted code translation can help organizations migrate legacy database logic into modern cloud-native architectures while maintaining stability and preserving existing integrations.
Your new assignment You will investigate how legacy PL/SQL-based applications can be incrementally modernized into microservices and event-driven solutions without disrupting dependent systems. The thesis will include: Analyzing legacy PL/SQL business logic and its integration landscape Exploring automated migration approaches using technologies such as Abstract Syntax Trees (ASTs) and Large Language Models (LLMs) Evaluating modernization patterns such as Strangler Fig and Change Data Capture Designing and developing a prototype migration framework Validating the approach in a high-fidelity enterprise environment The deliverables are: A prototype framework supporting automated or semi-automated migration of PL/SQL business logic An evaluation of migration approaches, architectural patterns, and software quality trade-offs Guidelines for incremental modernization while preserving enterprise integrations An end report written in English What we'd like you to bring to the table We think that you: Are currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, or a related field Have an interest in software architecture, cloud-native development, and modernization of legacy systems Are curious about AI-assisted software engineering and automation Enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working with large-scale enterprise systems Are fluent in English More information Inter IKEA Group is the group of companies that connects IKEA franchisees with range development and suppliers and aligns the overall IKEA strategic direction.