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.
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 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