PowerBuilder Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PowerBuilder Developer to join our enterprise application development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining robust client-server and n-tier applications using PowerBuilder. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while also supporting modernization and migration initiatives.

Job Type

Full time

Responsibilities

• Application Design Development: Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using PowerBuilder (PB 10.x / 12.x / 2019 / 2022).
• Build complex DataWindows, windows, menus, tab controls, and user objects.
• Develop reusable components and frameworks using PowerScript.
• Implement n-tier, client-server, and MVC architecture patterns.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Database Design Integration: Design, write, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and views.
• Integrate PowerBuilder applications with Sybase ASE, MS SQL Server, Oracle, or DB2.
• Manage ODBC/JDBC database connections and transaction management.
• Ensure data integrity, normalization, and optimal database performance.
• Integrate with REST/SOAP web services and third-party APIs.
• Maintenance, Support Quality: Analyze, debug, and resolve application defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Provide Level 2/Level 3 production support and root cause analysis.
• Write and maintain comprehensive unit test cases and support QA testing cycles.
• Create and update technical documentation, design specs, and runbooks.
• Migration Modernization: Lead or contribute to legacy PowerBuilder application migration projects.
• Support upgrades from older PB versions to PowerBuilder 2019/2022 or Appeon platforms.
• Collaborate with solution architects on re-engineering, refactoring, and modernization strategies.
• Assist in migrating PowerBuilder apps to .NET, Java, or web-based platforms.
• Evaluate and implement Appeon Web / Appeon Mobile solutions for PB modernization.
• Collaboration Agile Delivery: Work closely with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives).
• Coordinate with infrastructure and DevOps teams for deployment and release management.
• Contribute to effort estimation, technical planning, and solution design discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on PowerBuilder application development experience.
• Deep expertise in DataWindow objects, PowerScript, and event-driven programming.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database management.
• Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.
• Proven experience in debugging, performance tuning, and production support.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts within PowerBuilder.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PowerBuilder to .NET or Java migration projects.
• Hands-on experience with Appeon/PowerServer for web and mobile deployment.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and API-first design.
• Exposure to cloud-native development on AWS or Azure.
• Prior experience in banking, finance, insurance, or ERP domains.

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