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

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