Powerbuilder Developer

Overview

We are working with a leading organisation in the financial services space who are continuing to invest in and modernise a number of core business-critical systems built on PowerBuilder.

They are looking to bring in an experienced PowerBuilder Developer on a contract basis to support both ongoing development and enhancement of existing applications, alongside contributing to broader modernisation initiatives.

This role will suit someone comfortable operating in a large, enterprise environment, working across Legacy and evolving technology stacks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain applications using PowerBuilder
• Work on enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements across existing systems
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Contribute to system optimisation, refactoring, and potential modernisation efforts
• Work closely with QA and support teams to ensure high-quality releases
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation

(Aligned to typical PowerBuilder responsibilities such as application development, debugging, and collaboration across teams)

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with PowerBuilder (ideally v2019+)
• Solid experience working in enterprise/Legacy application environments
• Strong SQL skills (SQL Server, Oracle or Sybase)
• Experience working with data-heavy, business-critical systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, debug and resolve complex issues
• Experience working in Agile or structured delivery environments

Desirable Experience

• Experience in insurance, financial services, or regulated environments (eg Laya, Bupa-type environments)
• Exposure to modernisation/migration projects (eg PowerBuilder .NET/cloud)
• Familiarity with PowerBuilder Foundation Classes (PFC)
• Experience with APIs, integration layers, or hybrid architectures
• CI/CD or modern DevOps exposure

Why This Role

• Opportunity to work on core systems that directly impact business operations
• Blend of BAU + modernisation work (not just maintenance)
• Long-term contract potential with a strong pipeline of work
• High visibility within a well-established technology team

Next Steps

This is an excellent role with a market leading company, paying strong daily rates. Should you be interested please get in touch to discuss further.