PERL Software Developer
Posted 3 days ago by Meritus
£84 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of PERL Software Developer involves developing and maintaining PERL-based templates and stylesheets for technical publications within a defence engineering environment. The position requires collaboration with internal teams to support data and reporting strategies, alongside coding and application development using various programming languages. The role offers a flexible working arrangement with a mix of remote work and occasional onsite presence in Stevenage. Security clearance is required for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coding and maintaining technical publication stylesheets using PERL
- Supporting development of applications and reporting tools using C#, SQL, Java and PowerShell
- Designing and optimising database solutions
- Migrating data from legacy systems
- Analysing system requirements and improving performance
- Defining data structures, security and backup procedures
- Providing operational support for management information systems
- Collaborating with internal teams to support data and reporting strategies
Key Skills:
- Strong, hands-on experience with PERL (essential)
- General software development background
- Working knowledge of SQL and C#
- Experience with data modelling, data analysis or reporting tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with structured data and documentation systems
- Experience with technical publications is desirable but not required
Salary (Rate): £84.00/hr
City: Stevenage
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
PERL Software Developer
Location: Stevenage (once per month onsite, remainder remote)
Rate: £77-£84 per hour (dependent on experience)
Duration: 6 months
Security Clearance: SC required (BPSS to start)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced PERL Software Developer to join a leading defence engineering environment on a contract basis. This role supports technical publication systems and wider internal information tools used across complex programmes.
The role
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining PERL-based templates and stylesheets used in technical publications authoring and publishing. You'll also contribute to the development and support of internal applications, databases and reporting tools.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coding and maintaining technical publication stylesheets using PERL
- Supporting development of applications and reporting tools using C#, SQL, Java and PowerShell
- Designing and optimising database solutions
- Migrating data from legacy systems
- Analysing system requirements and improving performance
- Defining data structures, security and backup procedures
- Providing operational support for management information systems
- Collaborating with internal teams to support data and reporting strategies
Skills and experience
Strong, hands-on experience with PERL (essential)
General software development background
Working knowledge of SQL and C#
Experience with data modelling, data analysis or reporting tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working with structured data and documentation systems
Experience with technical publications is desirable but not required
Additional information
This role requires SC clearance (BPSS can be used to start)
Defence experience is not mandatory
One-stage interview process
If you're a PERL developer looking for a flexible, largely remote contract supporting technically complex systems, this is a strong opportunity to apply your skills in a high-impact environment.