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PERL Developer

Job Description

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PERL Developer with experience of development using PERL & scripting languages such as C++/Python, or any other procedural/object orientated language, required for a large UK Government department. 

Your Role:

  • To develop, unit test, system test and integration test new or enhanced batch and API interfaces using PERL

  • To write and track progress against test scripts.

  • To create/update supporting documentation/specifications/test plans

  • To assist with User Testing of interfaces & scripts

  • Resolve any issues relating to interface testing and data problems


You will need:

  • Experience of development using PERL & scripting languages such as C++/Python, or any other procedural/object orientated language.

  • Understand regular expressions

  • Experience and knowledge of latest standards in developing APIs and authentication methodologies.

  • Experience of Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

  • Experience and knowledge in Web development standards such as HTML5, CSS, JQuery/Javascript and an understanding of markup languages such as XML/JSON/YAML

  • Experience in Unix system management, data structures and security procedures

  • Experience in an Agile or DevOps working environment

  • Implementation of software


You also have: 

  • Understanding and appreciation of standard IT development and testing strategies.

  • Well organised in order to cope with the concurrent development of multiple code lines within overall project timescales.

  • Good written and excellent verbal communication skills, ability to influence users.