Senior Software Developer- PRGTK at Valsoft Corporation

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PowerBuilder, Refactoring, Database Modernization, Schema Design, AI Development Tools, Codex, AI Code Assistants, Engineering Best Practices, Automated Testing, Code Review, SQL, Python, Node.js, Git, Agile, Debugging

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Aspire Software is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our team in Lebanon. Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software operates and manages wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. About the Role : In short, we are looking for somebody with extraordinary software development skills to help our legacy team, but without you having the burden of learning the legacy language. Key Responsibilities 1- Primary responsibility: Refactor the PowerBuilder codebase to modernize the database technology and schema (AI-first workflows) Lead and execute the refactoring of a large PowerBuilder codebase so it can use a more modern database technology and schema (including changes to queries, data access patterns, and business logic assumptions). Use AI development tools extensively (e.g., Codex / AI code assistants) to: navigate unfamiliar legacy modules efficiently; generate safe refactoring candidates and step-by-step modernization plans; accelerate test creation, documentation, and repetitive modernization tasks. Apply today’s engineering best practices to a legacy environment: systematic refactoring and standardization (patterns, error handling, resilience); automated testing strategy adapted to legacy constraints; code review standards and maintainability improvements; performance and data correctness validation. Identify and implement the tools, processes, and guardrails that enable non-legacy developers (generalist developers) to contribute effectively to PowerBuilder modernization via AI assisted workflows: AI interaction” playbooks (prompting patterns, validation loops, safe iteration); definition-of-done checklists (tests, diff validation, DB/data checks); triage patterns for risky changes and rollback strategies. Collaborate closely with the existing PowerBuilder team to align on: modernization architecture and target database/schema decisions; phased execution strategy (milestones, sequencing, risk management); best practices and knowledge transfer, ensuring the work is maintainable long-term. Collaborate across the stack (SQL Anywhere / PowerBuilder / services / cloud) to ensure refactoring does not break synchronization, integrations, or customer workflows 2) Secondary responsibility: Plan an eventual on-prem technology migration Review the current on-prem legacy architecture, identify modernization/migration risks, and propose a systematic plan to improve and ultimately migrate it. Participate (with the legacy PowerBuilder team and the broader engineering group) in the architecture, planning, and execution of an eventual migration where legacy on-prem functionalities are moved out of the PowerBuilder codebase into a more modern target solution. Produce a pragmatic roadmap (phases, dependencies, client impact, backward compatibility strategy) Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a combination of relevant expertise. Senior developer experience delivering and maintaining production software, with strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Mastery of python and/or node.js. Extensive experience (or demonstrated mastery) with AI-assisted development tools and workflows (e.g., Copilot, Codex, ChatGPT), including how to validate AI output safely. Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL (ideally SQL Anywhere and/or PostgreSQL). Strong knowledge of Git and Git workflows. Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). As a senior with assigned responsibilities: demonstrate initiative and autonomy. Collaborative team spirit. Ability to work in English. Nice To Have Experience developing a desktop application on the Windows OS. Proven ability to modernize and refactor legacy codebases (large, business-critical, imperfectly documented). PowerBuilder experience (or strong curiosity and ability to ramp up quickly). Experience with database migrations (schema evolution, query rewrites, performance tuning, data validation). Experience with distributed on-prem environments and “client site” constraints. Experience with planning migrations (phased rollout, coexistence, backward compatibility). Ability to work in French.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility involves leading the refactoring of a large PowerBuilder codebase to modernize its database technology and schema, extensively utilizing AI development tools for this process. A secondary responsibility includes planning and reviewing the architecture for an eventual on-premise technology migration.