Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.
Why Kumaran?
We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PowerBuilder Developer to join our enterprise application development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining robust client-server and n-tier applications using Sybase PowerBuilder. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while also supporting modernization and migration initiatives.
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Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using PowerBuilder (PB 10.x / 12.x / 2019 / 2022)
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Build complex DataWindows, windows, menus, tab controls, and user objects
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Develop reusable components and frameworks using PowerScript
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Implement n-tier, client-server, and MVC architecture patterns
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Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions
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Develop and maintain custom user events, functions, and class hierarchies
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Design, write, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and views
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Integrate PowerBuilder applications with Sybase ASE, MS SQL Server, Oracle, or DB2
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Manage ODBC/JDBC database connections and transaction management
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Ensure data integrity, normalization, and optimal database performance
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Integrate with REST/SOAP web services and third-party APIs
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Analyze, debug, and resolve application defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues
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Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
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Provide Level 2/Level 3 production support and root cause analysis
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Write and maintain comprehensive unit test cases and support QA testing cycles
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Create and update technical documentation, design specs, and runbooks
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Lead or contribute to legacy PowerBuilder application migration projects
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Support upgrades from older PB versions to PowerBuilder 2019/2022 or Appeon platforms
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Collaborate with solution architects on re-engineering, refactoring, and modernization strategies
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Assist in migrating PowerBuilder apps to .NET, Java, or web-based platforms
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Evaluate and implement Appeon Web / Appeon Mobile solutions for PB modernization
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Work closely with Business Analysts, Solution Architects, QA Engineers, and Project Managers
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Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies — sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives
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Coordinate with infrastructure and DevOps teams for deployment and release management
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Mentor and guide junior developers on PowerBuilder best practices
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Contribute to effort estimation, technical planning, and solution design discussions
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
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10 + years of hands-on PowerBuilder application development experience
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Deep expertise in DataWindow objects, PowerScript, and event-driven programming
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Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database management
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Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies — Agile and Waterfall
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Proven experience in debugging, performance tuning, and production support
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Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts within PowerBuilder
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Experience with PowerBuilder to .NET or Java migration projects
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Hands-on experience with Appeon/PowerServer for web and mobile deployment
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Knowledge of microservices architecture and API-first design
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Exposure to cloud-native development on AWS or Azure
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Prior experience in banking, finance, insurance, or ERP domains
Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
