PowerBuilder Developer

Hollstadt & Associates; Minnesota; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollstadt & Associates is seeking a Power Builder Developer for a structured 11-month engagement, focusing on enhancements and defect fixes for legacy applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive PowerBuilder and database experience, contributing to critical modernization efforts while working remotely within the U.S.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401k with matching

Longevity Award bonus

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive PowerBuilder experience is crucial.
• Experience writing PL/SQL database procedures.
• Experience with Client Server (VB, Delphi, or PowerBuilder).

Responsibilities

• Assist with application enhancements and defect fixes for legacy PowerBuilder applications.
• Perform unit/code testing in accordance with industry standards.
• Support QA Testing and UAT testing.

Skills

PowerBuilder development

PL/SQL

Git

JavaScript

Job description

Hollstadt Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm dedicated to placing professionals at engagements where they will excel. When you work with us, you'll work with a refreshingly real company led and staffed by seasoned experts who are also down-to-earth, good people. We're committed to treating you with respect and helping you achieve your career aspirations.

Since 1990, Hollstadt has been a trusted partner to more than 150 domestic and global companies and has successfully completed over 3,000 projects. Our continued growth has created challenging and rewarding opportunities for accomplished IT and Business Consultants. Hollstadt Consulting is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

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Job Description

Role: Power Builder Developer

Duration:11 months

• Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2025 or earlier if possible
• Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2026

Location:Remote

Rate: $55-$75/hour W2 depending on qualifications and experience

Description of Engagement

Seeking one (1) full-time staff augmentation resource to work as a PowerBuilder Developer/Programmer on legacy desktop applications.

The resource will assist with application enhancements and defect fixes for legacy PowerBuilder applications within various sections of the of the client.The resource will work closely with the Client Team, Business Leads, and Project Management Office to perform review/update of current state, scope clarification, requirements review, testing, code review, change management / release management, source code management, sprint review, sprint planning, and estimation of effort. The resource may also be called upon to work on future state Java migrations/applications.

The ideal resource will have extensive PowerBuilder experience and will be able to quickly understand the technology, frameworks, strengths, and weaknesses of legacy systems.

Work will be performed off-site/remotely. The resource must be located within the borders of the United States and be available for meetings during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

Required Qualifications

· Experience in PowerBuilder application development role(s)

· Experience writing PL/SQL database procedures

· Experience using PFC class libraries

· Experience with Client Server (VB, Delphi, or PowerBuilder)

· Experience with Git source code management tool

· Experience with SQL as relates to CRUD Operations and/or View creation

· Experience with Oracle Relational Database

· Experience picking up legacy technology and updating code or fixing errors in code

· Experience with JavaScript and related frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue)

Sample Tasks

· Work with client staff and business partners on bugs and defect fixes, maintenance, and enhancements for PowerBuilder applications, as tracked through Jira

· Troubleshoot legacy PowerBuilder application issues and work with Technical Lead(s), App Dev Lead(s), and Business to resolve

· Perform unit/code testing in accordance with industry standards and client standard procedures

· Support QA Testing and UAT testing in accordance with industry standards and client standard procedures

· Perform source code management, change management, and release management in accordance with client processes

· Perform development tasks to support modernization efforts

· Participate in team meetings, project planning meetings, and stand-up meetings

· Participate in requirements review, code review, sprint planning/review activities, and current state analysis as assigned

· Estimate effort/duration for tasks

· Communicate status, issues, and roadblocks, and work with Technical Lead(s) and SME(s) to resolve

· Work on future state Java migrations/applications as requested

· Provide knowledge transfer to staff

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Hollstadt offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees. With three different medical plans to choose from, you can enroll in the coverage you need from individual to family, or anywhere in between!

Remarketing Process

Hollstadt is based on retention and relationships. We get to know your strengths and career wishes throughout your assignment and then start remarket discussions 6-8 weeks prior to your end date. By being proactive, we are able to keep your down time between assignments as short as possible, unless you choose otherwise.

Professional Development

Hollstadt offers on-demand training through our consultant portal. Trainings give our consultants the continuing education they need to excel on their projects. Many of our courses apply towards continuing education credits and we have an entire training hub dedicated to upskilling in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

401k + Matching

One popular benefit is our 401(k) match on the first 4% of your contributions. Hollstadt wants to help you reach your long-term financial goals and understands that planning for your future is critical. Consultants also have access to support from a Financial Advisor.

We appreciate and reward loyalty. Join Hollstadt, stay for 5 years, and we’ll give you a $5,000 Longevity Award bonus! Additionally, we know great talent knows other great talent. If you are on contract with Hollstadt and refer one of your connections who gets placed, we’ll pay you $1,000!

Ongoing Support & Networking

We have made a significant investment in building a support program for our consultant team - so you never have to feel like you are going it alone. We also have a Consultant Coach program which acts like a 'work buddy' to provide a safe ear for questions or concerns at your client site.