Technical Lead (Sybase & PowerBuilder)

adecco personnel pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd seeks a Technical Lead to spearhead modernization and delivery of applications built on PowerBuilder and Sybase. You will bridge clients and offshore centers, translating complex requirements into robust technical solutions.

Lead technical assessments, design migration solutions, supervise SDLC, and ensure delivery quality. Cloud and DevOps experience across AWS/Azure/GCP is a plus, with strong T-SQL and enterprise app development background.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with databases and back-end development.
• PowerBuilder (12.x–2022) experience required.
• Hands-on with Sybase and MSSQL for schema, query & server.
• Strong T-SQL to read and rewrite long, complex stored procedures.
• Experience with Java or PowerBuilder application development.
• Cloud & DevOps: familiarity with AWS/Azure/GCP and deploying in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of client-server architecture and legacy modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical liaison between the customer and offshore delivery team.
• Assess existing Sybase/PowerBuilder apps and design migration solutions.
• Oversee SDLC, conduct code reviews, and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Manage deployment cycles and provide cloud infrastructure support.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client liaison

Solution design

Delivery oversight

Cloud & DevOps

Legacy modernization

SQL & database

Java/PowerBuilder development

Tools

PowerBuilder

Sybase

MS SQL

REST APIs

C# Web APIs

AWS

Azure

GCP

DevOps

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Lead to spearhead the modernization and delivery of applications built on PowerBuilder and Sybase. In this role, you will act as the critical technical bridge between our clients and our offshore development centers, ensuring that complex requirements are translated into high-quality technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Liaison: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the customer. Translate business requirements into robust technical specifications and act as the bridge to the offshore delivery team.
• Solution Design: Lead technical assessments of existing Sybase and PowerBuilder applications, design solution to migrate to new platform. Collaborate with offshore architects to finalize end-to-end solutions and ensure technical feasibility.
• Delivery Oversight: Provide hands-on guidance to the offshore team throughout the SDLC. Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure the project meets client quality standards.
• Deployment & Infrastructure: Manage application deployment cycles and provide support for cloud infrastructure environments, ensuring stability and performance.

Technical Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with databases and back-end development.
• May be required to provide standby/on-call support outside standard working hours, including weekends or public holidays, when required for critical system support.
• Experience in developing and maintaining enterprise applications using PowerBuilder (versions 12.x through 2022 preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Sybase and MSSQL, for schema, query & server.
• Strong T-SQL - able to read and rewrite long, complex stored procedures.
• Experience with Java or PowerBuilder application development.
• Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) and experience supporting application migration or deployment in cloud environments.
• Architecture: Strong understanding of client-server architecture and modernizing legacy systems.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Exceptional ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and manage expectations effectively.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading offshore teams and delivering complex projects on schedule.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on impact analysis and risk mitigation in legacy environments.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) IT services sector.
• Knowledge of modernizing PowerBuilder apps via REST APIs or C# Web APIs.
• Experience with government or large-scale enterprise delivery frameworks.

Cassie Ong

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