PowerBuilder Developer/Programmer

Job Description

Project Overview:

We are seeking a full-time PowerBuilder Developer/Programmer to support legacy desktop applications. The position will focus on maintenance, enhancement, and troubleshooting of existing PowerBuilder systems and may involve contributing to future migration efforts to modern platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot legacy PowerBuilder desktop applications, including:

Minnesota Drinking Water Information System (MNDWIS)

Accreditation, Certification, and Enforcement System (ACES)

Wells Legacy Desktop Application

County Well Index

Water Chemistry

Collaborate with MNIT/MDH Environmental Health Team, project managers, and business leads for requirements gathering, sprint planning, and scope clarification.

Support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including:

Code review

Unit and integration testing

QA/UAT support

Change and release management

Source code management

Use Jira to track issues, enhancements, and development progress.

Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint reviews/planning).

Contribute to future state application development, including potential migration to Java-based platforms.

Provide knowledge transfer and documentation to ensure continuity and support.

Estimate task durations and provide regular status updates.

Collaborate with technical leads and SMEs to resolve blockers or technical challenges.

Desirable Qualifications:

Strong hands-on experience in PowerBuilder application development

Experience with PFC (PowerBuilder Foundation Classes) libraries

Familiarity with PL/SQL programming and writing stored procedures

Proficiency in SQL, especially with CRUD operations and view creation

Experience working with Oracle relational databases

Source code management experience using Git

Ability to understand and maintain legacy client-server applications (PowerBuilder, VB, Delphi)

Experience debugging and modifying code in older systems

Exposure to front-end technologies such as JavaScript and frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue (a plus)

Strong collaboration and communication skills in a distributed team environment

Nice to Have (But Not Required):

Previous public sector or government agency experience

Experience with Java and involvement in modernization/migration projectsCompany Description

One of the leading suppliers of workforce solutions, staffing, outsourcing, and consulting is BE Staffing Solutions. In the practice of employment law, our trained group of seasoned staffing specialists adheres to a rigorous code of conduct. We uphold a culture and organizational framework that promotes efficiency and consideration for both clients and coworkers.

Full-time