PowerBuilder Developer

PowerBuilder Developer

Posted 1 week ago by 1753275757

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: A Technical Specialist with expertise in PowerBuilder, Java, and SQL is sought for a long-term remote contract role focused on enhancing a custom-built application for construction project tracking. The position requires troubleshooting, maintaining application modules, and improving existing interfaces. Candidates must have extensive experience in remote development environments. The role is based in North Carolina, with limited travel to Raleigh if necessary.

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.

Key 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

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

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