Perl Web Developer

Introduction:

As a Web Application Developer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our core Perl-based web application, ensuring performance, reliability, and security. You will work closely with internal teams to implement critical system features, optimize database interactions, and streamline development workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain existing Perl web application code to ensure high performance, stability, and security.
• Design, develop, and deploy new features and enhancements for the application.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define requirements, architecture, and deployment strategies.
• Manage and optimize database interactions using SQL to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
• Utilize modern development tools, including VSCode and Git, to manage source control and streamline development workflows.
• Follow coding best practices, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide input and feedback on system enhancements and process improvements.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

1. Proficiency in Perl development.
2. Front-end development skills: HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
3. SQL for database querying and management.
4. Experience with Git and development environment management with VSCode.
5. Strong, hands-on Perl development experience.
6. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
7. SQL and database optimization.
8. Git and modern development workflows (VSCode).
9. Problem-solving ability in ambiguous or legacy environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other programming languages such as Python or Node.js.
• Familiarity with Linux, Docker, and Shell scripting.
• Proficiency with MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Prior experience in Financial or Transportation industries is a plus.

What they''ll actually be doing:

• Maintain and enhance a legacy Perl-based web application in a production environment.
• Build and deploy new features while improving system performance and reliability.
• Optimize SQL queries and database performance for efficiency and scale.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Work within a small, high-ownership team to drive end-to-end development outcomes.
• Improve workflows, tooling, and code quality within a cloud-hosted (Google Cloud Platform) environment.

Required Skills:

1. Strong, hands-on Perl development experience.
2. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
3. SQL and database optimization.
4. Git and modern development workflows (VSCode).
5. Problem-solving ability in ambiguous or legacy environments.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Python or Node.js.
• Google Cloud Platform or cloud environment experience.
• Linux, Docker, and shell scripting.
• MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in financial services or transportation industry.