Oliver James Associates

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remote brussels capital belgium, Brussels Oliver James Associates Temps plein
Help shape the next chapter of a business-critical application. You will combine hands-on PowerBuilder development and production support with technical leadership, preparing an established client/server platform for a progressive transition to Java and Angular.br/br/The role connects existing application knowledge with future development: understanding how the system works, making its business rules explicit and helping developers carry them into the new platform.br/br/Your responsibilitiesbr/br/Resolve complex PowerBuilder issues and share production maintenance duties, following agreed support and documentation practices.br/br/Analyse application components and dependencies, including Pbls, Powerscript, Pfc, Datawindows and Datastores.br/br/Identify business rules, edge cases and redundant behaviour; separate functional requirements from interface logic and historical workarounds.br/br/Decouple business logic from GUI controls and database access, including Embedded SQL, dynamic SQL and stored procedures.br/br/Work with analysts and business specialists to translate existing behaviour into clear functional and technical specifications.br/br/Collaborate with Java/Angular developers on REST API contracts and validate regression coverage through characterisation and Golden Master tests.br/br/Build shared technical documentation, mentor colleagues and use static analysis and AI-assisted tools to maintain traceability between code and specifications.br/br/What you bringbr/br/At least 5 years of hands-on PowerBuilder development, with strong expertise in the PowerBuilder 8-2022 / Appeon environment.br/br/Advanced Powerscript and Pfc knowledge: events, functions, structures, transaction handling (Sqlca, Commit, Rollback), complex Datawindows (Composite, Group, Nested), expressions (Describe, Modify, Evaluate) and Datastores.br/br/Strong relational database and SQL skills, including transactional SQL, PL/SQL stored procedures and query optimisation.br/br/Understanding of stateless REST APIs, MicroServices, Spring Boot, Angular and JSON Dtos. Practical Java/Spring Boot and/or Angular experience, or a strong aptitude and willingness to develop these skills.br/br/An analytical approach, clear documentation for non-PowerBuilder developers and confident communication with business stakeholders, management and technical teams.br/br/French or Dutch, together with professional fluency in English.br/br/Why consider this rolebr/br/A hands-on technical lead opportunity combining production continuity, knowledge sharing and modernisation. Contribute to team development while building on your PowerBuilder expertise and expanding your involvement in Java and Angular.br/br/