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 Sybase PowerBuilder. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while also supporting modernization and migration initiatives.

? Key Roles & 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
  
• Develop and maintain custom user events, functions, and class hierarchies
  

?️ 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
  
• Mentor and guide junior developers on PowerBuilder best practices
  
• Contribute to effort estimation, technical planning, and solution design discussions
  

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's 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 — 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