PowerServer Engineer

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Job Title: PowerServer Engineer

Location: London- 2 days onsite

Duration: 6 months contract initially

Max. Budget: £375 per day all inc. (PAY through Umbrella)

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced PowerServer Engineer to support audit, investigation, and strategic planning activities related to our existing PowerBuilder/PowerServer applications. The ideal candidate will assess current systems, identify gaps, and provide actionable recommendations for optimization, modernization, or migration.

Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive audit and assessment of existing PowerServer/PowerBuilder applications
Conduct root cause analysis and investigations for performance, stability, and scalability issues
Analyze application architecture, deployment setup, and integration workflows
Identify technical risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
Prepare detailed assessment reports, findings, and recommendations
Collaborate with stakeholders to define modernization or migration strategy
Create roadmaps and implementation plans for future upgrades or enhancements
Provide guidance on best practices, security, and performance optimization
Support decision-making through technical insights and feasibility analysis

Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong experience with PowerBuilder and PowerServer
Proven experience in application auditing, system analysis, or consulting roles
Solid understanding of Client Server and web-based architectures
Experience in performance tuning and troubleshooting
Knowledge of database systems (SQL Server, Client, etc.)
Ability to analyze Legacy systems and recommend modernization approaches
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

Preferred Skills
Experience with application migration (on-prem to cloud or web)
Familiarity with Appeon PowerServer
Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
Knowledge of security and compliance standards
Prior consulting or advisory experience

Deliverables Expected
System audit report
Risk and gap analysis
Recommendations for improvement/modernization
Strategic roadmap and execution plan

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.