Perl Scripting Developer

Position Description:

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Job Title: Perl Scripting Developer
Position: SSE / LA
Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience
Category: Software Development
Job location: Bangalore / Chennai
Position ID: J-
Work Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Application Support Engineer to join our project. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Perl scripting, HP Exstream invoice design, and daily monitoring of invoice processing systems across multiple applications. This role involves end-to-end invoice file monitoring, error analysis, application maintenance, and coordination with users via SNOW.

Skills: Perl, HP Exstream, Java, SOAP/REST Web Services, Application Support, Invoice Processing

Key Responsibilities
1. Invoice Monitoring & Processing
•Monitor invoice files daily from ~13 integrated applications.
• Validate invoice processing status and perform root cause analysis for failures or delays.
• Generate PDF invoices using Perl commands within the Perl application environment.
• Share generated invoices with users based on ticket requests.
2. HP Exstream & Invoice Design
• Work with HP Exstream for invoice template design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Support invoice generation workflows and ensure accurate formatting and output.
3. Application Support & Maintenance
• Perform daily health checks of servers and monitor the stability of the PDFRM application.
• Act as owner for application maintenance, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Monitor SAFIR application for invoice posting status across various downstream systems.
4. Ticket Management (SNOW)
• Handle incidents, service requests, and change tasks in ServiceNow (SNOW).
• Troubleshoot issues raised by users, provide resolutions, and update ticket status appropriately.
• Ensure timely ticket closure and maintain communication with stakeholders.
5. Technical Integration Support
• Work with systems using Java, SOAP, and REST web services.
• Understand data flow between applications and support integration scenarios.

Required Technical Skills
• Strong experience in Perl scripting.
• Hands-on experience with HP Exstream for invoice design.
• Good understanding of Java applications, SOAP/REST APIs.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in a production support environment.
• Experience with Linux/Unix commands for running scripts and application monitoring.
• Knowledge of SNOW (ServiceNow) ticketing tool.
• Experience in Finance / Billing / Invoice domain is an advantage.
• Knowledge of PDF generation tools or similar document technologies.
• Exposure to batch jobs, schedulers, or automation tools.
• Basic understanding of SQL.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, maintain, and enhance applications using Perl scripting
• Work with Perl frameworks to support application functionality
• Perform data-related tasks including:
• Data Adoption
• Data Analysis
• Data Architecture
• Data AI Model development and integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective data handling and application performance

Skills & Requirements:
• Strong proficiency in Perl programming
• Experience with database management systems

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