PERL Developer - Stevenage and Remote - £84 per hour umbrella - CONTRACT

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