Senior Software Developer / Perl Developer

Version 1; United States; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit share scheme

Career development programs

Flexible/remote working

Pension and private healthcare

Job summary

Version 1 is seeking a Senior Software Developer with strong Perl expertise to design, develop, and maintain critical business applications. You will work within Agile delivery teams, delivering scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations while ensuring quality, security, and reliability.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, code reviews, and CI/CD automation, with a focus on robust, maintainable solutions and ongoing professional growth in a dynamic technology

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Perl development experience.
• Experience with modern Perl frameworks and modules.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Proficient SQL in Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQL Server.
• Experience with Git and Linux/Unix environments.
• Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Perl.
• Develop scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code and perform reviews.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, QA, and DevOps.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinements.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Support deployments, monitoring, and operational excellence.

Skills

Perl

RESTful APIs

Database experience

Agile/Scrum

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Problem solving

Linux/Unix

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI

Job description

Senior Software Developer / Perl Developer

• Full-time
• Department: Digital, Data and Cloud

Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’rean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:

• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’rea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,it’sdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwe’llinvest in you!.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong Perl development expertise to design, develop, maintain, and enhance business-critical applications and services. The successful candidate will work within Agile delivery teams, contributing to the full software development lifecycle while ensuring high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Perl.
• Develop scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices.
• Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Architects, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and automation initiatives.
• Support application deployments, monitoring, and operational excellence activities.

• Strong hands‑on experience developing applications in Perl.
• Experience with modern Perl frameworks and modules.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and system integrations.
• Strong SQL and relational database experience (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server).
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience working with Linux/Unix environments.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and automated testing practices.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience with Python, Java, or other programming languages.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI.
• Experience working in regulated or financial services environments.

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profits
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
• Financial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount scheme
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
• Educationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially.