Perl Developer

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain robust Perl applications and scripts to support business operations.
• Optimize existing Perl codebases for better performance scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA design and product management to plan develop and implement APIs web interfaces and system integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects promptly ensuring adherence to coding standards best practices and project deadlines.
• Assist in the design and implementation of RESTful and SOAP APIs for system integration.
• Participate in code reviews documentation and knowledge sharing to uphold quality standards.
• Support deployment and operational activities in Linux/Unix environments.
• Stay current with industry developments and incorporate best practices into development processes.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Perl (version 5.10 or higher) with solid experience in object-oriented programming
• Web frameworks: Dancer Mojolicious
• Version control: Git (latest versions)
• Databases: MySQL PostgreSQL SQLite using Perl DBI and ORM tools
• Testing tools: Test::More Test::Harness
• Operating systems: Linux/Unix environments
• Scripting: Shell scripting

Preferred:

• Python or additional Perl scripting experience
• Familiarity with modern Perl practices and modules (e.g. Moo Moose)
• Containerization and deployment tools (e.g. Docker Jenkins)
• Cloud platforms (AWS Azure) integration experience

Technical Skills

Programming Languages (Essential):

• Perl (object-oriented programming data structures regex)
• Shell scripting
• (Preferred) Python or additional scripting experience

Databases/Data Management (Essential):

• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• SQLite
• Using Perl DBI and ORM tools for database interaction

Frameworks and Libraries (Essential):

• Dancer and Mojolicious web frameworks
• Testing frameworks: Test::More Test::Harness

Development Tools & Methodologies (Essential):

• Git for version control
• Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Continuous integration/deployment processes

Security and Protocols (Preferred):

• API security best practices
• RESTful and SOAP API design and implementation

Operating Systems (Essential):

• Linux/Unix environment mastery
• Shell scripting and basic system administration

Additional (Preferred):

• Familiarity with modern Perl practices and modules
• Cloud platform integrations (AWS Azure)

Experience Requirements

• 7 10 years of professional experience in Perl development preferably within financial services fintech or enterprise-level environments.
• Proven track record in designing and developing high-performance scalable Perl applications.
• Significant experience working with relational databases and ORM frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience in API design development and integration.
• Prior exposure to web frameworks such as Dancer or Mojolicious.
• Experience with automated testing debugging and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix system administration and scripting.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and enhance Perl scripts and applications based on project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams in planning and executing system integrations.
• Conduct code reviews testing and debugging to ensure code quality.
• Manage version control workflows and document development processes.
• Participate in Agile sprint planning daily stand-ups and project meetings.
• Support deployment activities and resolve production issues as they arise.
• Continuously improve coding standards processes and developer tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Certifications related to Perl software development or system administration are advantageous.
• Proven professional development experience in Perl and related technologies.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with industry trends.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills within technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and technological advances.
• Effective time management and prioritization abilities.
• Proactive approach to learning and applying new tools and methodologies.

Demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and innovative solution design

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

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