Senior Software Developer / Perl Developer

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. Essential Skills & Experience • 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. Desirable 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 collectively benefit from 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 initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and 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   • Educational assistance, 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 opportu