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Description

On behalf of our manufacturing client, we are seeking an experienced PowerBuilder Developer to join a fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PowerBuilder application development and maintenance, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment. They will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting client/server applications while ensuring their optimal performance and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using PowerBuilder (e.g., versions 12.x, 2019 R3).

• Work with DataWindow objects to retrieve and manipulate data efficiently.

• Develop, optimize, and debug SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers in relational databases like Oracle, SQL Server, or Sybase.

• Utilize PowerScript and object-oriented programming techniques to build scalable and maintainable applications.

• Perform application performance tuning, debugging, and troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and document requirements.

• Conduct application migrations or upgrades to newer PowerBuilder versions or modern platforms (e.g., Appeon).

• Integrate applications with APIs, web services (REST/SOAP), or other external systems.

• Follow best practices in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile or Waterfall methodologies.

• Maintain and enhance existing client/server applications to meet evolving business needs.

• Create and maintain technical documentation for new and existing applications.

  Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: 7+ years of hands-on development experience with PowerBuilder.

• Strong knowledge of DataWindow, PowerScript, and client/server architecture.

• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, etc.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).

• Familiarity with PFC (PowerBuilder Foundation Classes) is a plus.

• Knowledge of web services, APIs, and modern tools like Appeon for application modernization.

• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience migrating legacy PowerBuilder applications to newer platforms.

• Familiarity with modern software development tools and methodologies (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Agile).

• Exposure to other programming languages or tools (e.g., .NET, Java).

• Knowledge of reporting tools like Crystal Reports or Tableau.

• Domain experience in manufacturing, retail, e-commerce.

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