PERL Software Developer

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.