Perl Developer

We are recruiting for a software developer with experience in the PERL programming language on contract to work for a Defence organisation based in Stevenage with some remote working.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

We require someone who can create and update text-based templates used in Technical Publications authoring and publishing tasks. Knowledge of the Technical Publications publishing process would be an advantage but not a requirement.

Assistance in updating and in some cases, creating applications and reporting tools using C#, SQL, Java and Powershell and possibly across different coding domain languages.

Responsibilities

* Code technical publication stylesheets using PERL language

* Develop database solutions to store and retrieve company information

* Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality

* Analysing, planning, and defining data architecture framework, including security, reference data, metadata, and master data

* Migrate data from Legacy systems to new solutions

* Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and integrating new elements

* Optimize new and current database systems

* Define security and backup procedures

* Collaborating with other teams within the organisation to devise and implement data strategies, build models, and assess shareholder needs and goals

* Provide xiskglj operational support for Management Information Systems

Requirements and skills

* Proficiency in PERL is essential

* Proficiency in SQL and C#

* Experience with data visualization is highly desirable.

* Proficiency in MS Excel

* Experience in data modelling, metadata management, data synthesis

* Experience gathering and analysing system requirements

* Proven analytical skills

* Problem-solving attitude