PowerBuilder/Python Developer

Project description

We are running a system modernization initiative to migrate a legacy enterprise application built with PowerBuilder to a modern Java-based platform for a big US insurance company.

Responsibilities

• The main objective of this role is to analyze, extract, validate, and support the migration of business logic from PowerBuilder, as well as to build Python-based tools and services that enable data migration, logic validation, automation, and integration between the legacy and new systems.

SKILLS

Must have

• PowerBuilder: Strong hands on experience with PowerBuilder in enterprise or legacy systems
• PowerBuilder: Deep understanding of DataWindows, event driven logic, and database interaction
• PowerBuilder: Ability to analyze complex, poorly documented legacy codebases
• PowerBuilder: Experience supporting modernization or migration projects
• Python: Strong experience with Python for scripting, automation, and backend services
• Python: Experience with data processing, validation, and comparison frameworks
• Python: Familiarity with SQL and database connectivity from Python
• Python: Ability to build reliable tools used by other engineering teams
• General Technical Skills: Strong SQL skills (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar)
• General Technical Skills: Experience working with large datasets and business critical systems
• General Technical Skills: Ability to document legacy logic clearly and unambiguously

Nice to have

• Prior experience in PowerBuilder migration projects
• Experience building migration or reconciliation frameworks
• Knowledge of batch processing, reporting, or ETL pipelines
• Familiarity with REST APIs (consumer level, not necessarily implementation)
• Experience working in parallel run or phased cutover migrations
• Experience in working with Rocket UniVerse DB