Perl/Python Developer - Sybase

Role Overview :

We are looking for a skilled PERL/Python Developer with strong SQL expertise to support an ongoing initiative to convert and optimize application code for database compatibilityfrom Sybase to MS SQL Server. This role involves hands-on coding, migration, refactoring, and ensuring smooth functionality across systems.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Application Code Conversion & Migration :

- Analyze existing application code written primarily in PERL and assess compatibility requirements for migration from Sybase to MS SQL Server.

- Convert application logic to ensure it runs efficiently on MS SQL Server.

- Where possible, rewrite or refactor PERL code into Python, aligned with the team's long-term

technology roadmap.

- For modules where Python migration is not feasible, create optimized and compatible code in PERL.

- Validate and test the converted code to ensure functional accuracy and performance.

2. Database Programming :

- Work extensively with T-SQL / SQL Server to rewrite stored procedures, queries, triggers, and functions.

- Ensure SQL code meets performance, optimization, and compatibility requirements.

- Collaborate with DBAs and other team members to troubleshoot database-related issues arising during migration.

3. Source Control & Release Management :

- Use ADO / Git for version control, branching strategies, and code tracking.

- Follow standard release management practices throughout the development lifecycle.

- Ensure proper documentation and tracking of changes during the migration process.

4. Monitoring & Automation (Nice to Have) :

- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools to assess performance, detect errors, and improve system reliability.

- Experience with automation frameworks or scripts to streamline recurring tasks is an added advantage.

Technical Skills Required :

- Strong proficiency in PERL (mandatory)

- Good working knowledge of Python (preferred, as migration path is Python-oriented)

- Experience with T-SQL / SQL Server development

- Understanding of Sybase and database migration challenges

- Hands-on experience with ADO / Git, CI/CD, and release workflows

- Good debugging and performance optimization skills

Day-to-Day Expectations :

- Analyze, convert, and rewrite application code to ensure compatibility with MS SQL Server.

- Work primarily in PERL, with partial work in Python depending on module feasibility.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for testing, validation, and deployment.

- Maintain clean code structure, documentation, and migration logs.

- Ensure adherence to timelines as part of a structured migration project.