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Job Title: Technical Specialist (PowerBuilder Developer)
Location: Remote (Must reside in North Carolina)
Duration: 12 Months (08/18/2025 08/14/2026)
Interview: Webcam only
Work Type: Remote, with limited travel to Raleigh, NC if needed
Job Summary:
A skilled Technical Specialist is needed for a long-term contract to support and enhance a custom-built application used for construction project tracking. This role requires deep expertise in PowerBuilder, Java, and SQL, along with experience in remote development environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot and resolve Java compatibility issues on Linux servers.
Maintain and enhance PowerBuilder 10 application modules.
Support and improve existing Java, C#, and .NET interfaces.
Assist in the replacement of legacy spreadsheet formats with PowerBuilder data windows.
Analyze and enhance application logic, bug fixes, and web-based integrations.
Required Skills:
10+ years of PowerBuilder development (PB10 or newer)
10+ years of Java development and library version management
Strong SQL skills (any platform)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Experience with remote development teams
Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Preferred Skills:
Experience with C#, C++
.NET development with Visual Studio
Stored procedures and trigger development
API integration and data conversion experience
Skill/Experience Description
Required/Desired
Amount of Experience
Candidate Experience
Experience as a PowerBuilder developer using PB10 or more recent versions.
Required
10 Years
Development experience in Java, particularly solving library and compatibility issues between versions.
Required
10 Years
Strong SQL skills (HiCAMS uses a Sybase database but SQL skills in any database platform are acceptable).
Required
10 Years
Strong Microsoft Suite experience, particularly Excel.
Required
10 Years
Experience working in a remote software development environment.
Required
5 Years
Strong analytical, conceptual, and technical skills.
Required
10 Years
Positive interpersonal skills coupled with an independent, self-motivated work ethic.
Required
10 Years
Ability to work with a custom base-class.
Required
10 Years
Proven written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain business processes to IT users and IT applications to business users.
Required
10 Years
Development experience in C#.
Highly desired
5 Years
Development experience in C+.
Highly desired
5 Years
Experience coding stored procedures and triggers (any database).
Highly desired
5 Years
Experience developing .NET applications and APIs in a Visual Studio environment.
Highly desired
5 Years
Data conversion experience.
Highly desired
3 Years