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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