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Mike E.

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WISBECH, United Kingdom

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40 years IT experience, mainly in commercial and scientific environments. I specialize in Linux systems.

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Dream Solutions

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Manchester, United Kingdom

$34 USD per hour

Dream Solutions is a team of highly skilled developers, designers, and technology professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional digital solutions. We combine technical expertise, creativity, and a client-focused approach to provide high-quality services and products that meet the highest industry standards. Our team has extensive experience working with a wide range of technologies, frameworks, and software stacks, enabling us to develop tailored solutions that align with our clients unique business goals. Whether it's web development, mobile applications, custom software, UI/UX design, or cloud-based solutions, we are committed to delivering reliable, scalable, and innovative results on time and within budget. At Dream Solutions, we pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships by consistently exceeding expectations through quality, efficiency, and professional excellence.

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Erhan E.

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Manchester, United Kingdom

$15 USD per hour

I have 20+ years of experience in IT sector as a software developer. I' m a hardworking developer and i try to develop high quality working systems. My aim is not only making extra money, but also making my buyers be satisfied. And in my opinion this should be the first thing to do. Because you pay for the work and so the work must be well done. I like learning and working. Everyday i try to learn a new thing in my area of expertise and also in life. By the help of freelancer.com, I have learnt many valuable things and have been happy. Thanks a lot to the creators of this site and to you, the buyers working with me. ## Area of Expertise * C# * Php * Java * Html * Css * Javascript * Jquery * Xml * Sql * MySql * MsSql * Wamp

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Vladimir K.

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Tashkent, United Kingdom

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Timothy T.

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Hove, United Kingdom

$75 USD per hour

I’m a seasoned software engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality, scalable solutions across a range of industries. My expertise spans backend and full-stack development, with a strong foundation in technologies like Kotlin, Scala, Java, React, AWS, and microservices architectures. I also have experience in mobile development, including building cross-platform applications using React Native. With a focus on clean code, test-driven development, and performance optimization, I excel at solving complex technical challenges, whether it’s designing systems from scratch, refactoring legacy codebases, or integrating cutting-edge technologies. If you’re looking for a dedicated professional to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable software solutions, I’m ready to bring your vision to life. Let’s collaborate to build exceptional systems and applications!

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George M.

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4.1

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London, United Kingdom

$40 USD per hour

I’m a Senior Full-Stack Developer with 15+ years of experience building scalable web, mobile, and custom software solutions for startups, enterprises, and growing businesses. My expertise covers the full development lifecycle, from planning and architecture to deployment and optimization. I specialize in modern frontend frameworks like React, Next.js, and TypeScript, alongside backend technologies including Node.js, Python, and Go. I also have strong experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), API integrations, AI-powered applications, and automation systems. Over the years, I’ve developed SaaS platforms, e-commerce systems, mobile apps, CRM solutions, and enterprise software with a focus on performance, scalability, and user experience. What I can help you with: • Full-stack web development • SaaS platform development • React / Next.js applications • Node.js / Python backend systems • REST API & GraphQL integrations • AI integrations (OpenAI, LangChain, Vector DBs) • Cloud deployment & DevOps (AWS, Docker, CI/CD) • Shopify, WordPress, and custom CMS development • Mobile app development (React Native / Flutter) • Automation systems and workflow optimization I focus on writing clean, maintainable code, delivering on time, and building long-term client relationships through clear communication and reliable results.

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Stuart William A.

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Norwich, United Kingdom

$20 USD per hour

Hi I'm Stu, can program for Windows UWP, (Mobile, Desktop and Xbox One) see portfolio for examples of my work. Both involved data scraping and data inputting and creation of databases. Love a challenge. I also work on websites with knowledge of php, perl, javascript, MySQL amongst others.

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Asterial Digital Studio

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2.3

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Normanton, United Kingdom

$45 USD per hour

Asterial Digital Studio is a UK-based digital studio helping growing brands build smart websites, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, and automation systems. We are a team of experienced developers and digital specialists focused on creating high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions tailored to each client’s business needs. Core services: – AI automation – Custom websites and web applications – Mobile app development – Custom SaaS platforms – E-commerce development, including Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and Magento – Backend development and API integration – CRM and workflow automation – UI/UX design We work closely with clients to understand their goals, improve their digital presence, and build systems that save time, increase efficiency, and support long-term growth. At Asterial Digital Studio, we focus on clean design, reliable development, smart automation, and scalable technology that helps businesses move forward with confidence.

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Dan D.

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How to hire a great freelance Perl Expert

A Perl developer is a software engineer who writes, maintains, and optimizes applications using the Perl programming language, often for text processing, system administration, bioinformatics, and legacy enterprise systems. Hiring a skilled Perl programmer means bringing in deep expertise in regular expressions, CPAN modules, and scripting workflows that keep critical infrastructure running smoothly. Whether you need to maintain a decades-old codebase, build new automation tooling, or migrate a Perl application to a modern stack, a freelance Perl developer brings the specialized knowledge to deliver reliable, production-ready code.

What does a Perl developer do

Perl remains a workhorse language for tasks that involve heavy text manipulation, log parsing, and gluing systems together. A freelance Perl programmer writes scripts and full applications that handle data extraction, report generation, ETL pipelines, and backend services. Many businesses rely on Perl for mission-critical systems built years ago, and a Perl expert keeps that code running, patches security issues, and adds new features without disrupting stability.

Beyond maintenance, Perl developers build new solutions where the language still shines: bioinformatics pipelines, network automation, server-side CGI applications, and command-line tooling. They also handle modernization work, refactoring legacy Perl code, upgrading from Perl 5.8 or 5.10 to current Perl 5.38, and migrating select components to other languages where appropriate.

Common deliverables from a freelance Perl programmer

Custom Perl scripts for text parsing, log analysis, and data transformation

Web applications built with Mojolicious, Dancer, or Catalyst frameworks

Database integration using DBI and DBD modules with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQLite

CPAN module development, packaging, and publication

Legacy code refactoring, documentation, and test coverage with Test::More and Test::Simple

Automation scripts for system administration, deployment, and DevOps workflows

Bioinformatics pipelines using BioPerl for sequence analysis and genomics work

CGI and FastCGI application maintenance and migration

Performance profiling and optimization with Devel::NYTProf

Integration with REST APIs, SOAP services, and message queues

Tools and frameworks Perl experts use

A capable Perl developer is fluent across the modern Perl ecosystem. Look for hands-on experience with the modules and tooling buyers commonly require:

Frameworks: Mojolicious, Dancer2, Catalyst, and Plack/PSGI for web applications

Object systems: Moose, Moo, and Mouse for modern object-oriented Perl

Database: DBI, DBIx::Class ORM, and SQL::Abstract

Testing: Test::More, Test::Deep, Test::MockObject, and Devel::Cover for code coverage

Package management: CPAN, cpanm, Carton, and local::lib for dependency isolation

Build tools: Dist::Zilla, ExtUtils::MakeMaker, and Module::Build

Domain libraries: BioPerl for bioinformatics, Net::SSH and Expect for automation, Template Toolkit for templating

Version control and CI: Git, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins for Perl pipelines

Industries that hire Perl developers

Perl programming is firmly established in industries where stability and text-processing power matter. Common use cases include:

Bioinformatics and life sciences: sequence analysis, genomics pipelines, and research tooling built on BioPerl

Finance: trade processing, regulatory reporting, and ETL between legacy systems

Telecommunications: network configuration, log parsing, and provisioning automation

Web hosting and system administration: control panels, monitoring scripts, and cPanel customization

Publishing and media: content transformation pipelines and automated typesetting

E-commerce and SaaS: maintenance of long-running Perl backends and gradual modernization

How to evaluate a Perl developer

Strong candidates demonstrate fluency across both modern Perl idioms and the realities of maintaining older code. Review their CPAN contributions, GitHub repositories, and any modules they have authored or maintained. Look for clean, tested code with POD documentation and a record of solving real problems with regular expressions, references, and complex data structures.

Ask about their approach to testing, error handling with eval and Try::Tiny, and how they manage dependencies on production systems. Candidates who can articulate the tradeoffs between Moose and Moo, or explain when to reach for PSGI versus traditional CGI, usually have genuine depth.

Sample interview questions you can use directly:

Walk me through a Perl project you maintained that had no tests when you inherited it. How did you stabilize it

When would you choose Mojolicious over Dancer2 or Catalyst, and why

How do you handle Unicode and character encoding issues in Perl

Describe how you would profile and optimize a slow-running Perl script that processes large log files

What is your approach to migrating a legacy CGI application to a modern PSGI deployment

Why hire Perl developers on Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com gives you access to a global community of vetted Perl programmers, from CPAN contributors to senior engineers with decades of production experience. Because Perl is a specialized skill, finding local talent can be slow and expensive. Posting on Freelancer.com puts your project in front of qualified freelancers across multiple time zones within hours, letting you compare proposals, portfolios, and ratings side by side.

Clients set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, which means you choose the right balance of experience and cost for your project. Milestone Payments protect your funds until work is delivered to your satisfaction, and the platform's review system makes consistent quality easy to verify before you commit.

Ready to get your Perl work moving Post a project on Freelancer.com today and connect with skilled Perl developers ready to deliver.

What are the steps to hiring a freelance Perl developer

Hiring a Perl developer on Freelancer.com is straightforward when you know what to brief, what to look for in proposals, and how to verify candidate quality. The process below walks through posting your project, reviewing bids, and awarding the work to the right Perl expert. A clear brief and careful evaluation are what separate a smooth engagement from a frustrating one.

Step 1: Post your project on Freelancer.com

The project post is the single biggest determinant of bid quality. A precise brief filters for Perl developers whose experience genuinely matches your needs and saves you from sifting through generic proposals. Head to the post project page , where you fill in the brief, scope, timeline, and budget before publishing the project for freelancers to bid on.

State the Perl version your code targets, such as Perl 5.36 or 5.38, and any required compatibility with older interpreters

List the frameworks and modules involved, for example Mojolicious, DBIx::Class, Moose, or BioPerl

Describe the deliverable clearly: a script, a CPAN-style module, a web application, a refactor, or test coverage

Specify the operating system, deployment target, and any database or external API integrations

Share sample input and expected output where possible, especially for parsing or data transformation work

Indicate timeline expectations and budget range so bids come in calibrated to your project

Step 2: Review bids from freelancers

Bids are short proposals, not just price quotes. They reveal how the Perl developer interprets your brief, what approach they propose, and what timeline they consider realistic. A strong Perl proposal references specific modules, frameworks, or testing strategies appropriate to the work, and often raises sensible clarifying questions about the codebase or environment.

Look for proposals that name specific CPAN modules or frameworks relevant to your task

Check that the freelancer asks about edge cases, encoding, or test coverage where relevant

Assess timeline realism against the scope you described

Review any sample Perl code, GitHub links, or CPAN contributions attached to the bid

Use Freelancer.com chat to ask shortlisted candidates technical follow-up questions before deciding

Step 3: Evaluate freelancers and award the project

The final decision combines proposal quality with profile evidence. Look at portfolio depth, ratings, and written reviews from past clients with similar projects. For Perl work, consistency matters more than a single impressive example, since stable maintenance work is the dominant use case.

Review portfolio samples for clean, idiomatic Perl with proper use of strict, warnings, and POD documentation

Check star ratings and the volume of completed projects, especially in scripting, backend, or systems work

Read written client reviews for signals about communication, code quality, and meeting deadlines

Confirm verified payment method, completion rate, and on-time delivery rate on the profile

Award the project and set up Milestone Payments so funds are released only as agreed deliverables are completed

How long does a Perl development project take

Timelines depend on scope. A small script or bug fix can be completed in a few days, while maintaining or refactoring a large legacy codebase often runs over several weeks or months. Sharing a clear brief with code samples helps freelancers give realistic estimates upfront.

Can I hire a Perl developer for a one-off script

Yes. Many clients post short projects for a single Perl script, a regex problem, or a one-time data migration. Freelancer.com is well suited to fixed-scope engagements where you need a specific deliverable rather than ongoing work.

Is Perl still relevant for new projects

Perl is mature and stable, with active development and a large CPAN ecosystem. While many new web projects use other languages, Perl remains a strong choice for text processing, bioinformatics, system administration, and any environment where existing Perl infrastructure already runs reliably.

What is the difference between a Perl developer and a Python developer

Both are scripting languages with overlapping use cases, but Perl has stronger built-in regular expression support and a long history in system administration and bioinformatics. A Perl developer specializes in CPAN modules, Perl idioms, and often legacy code that would be costly to rewrite in another language.

Do I need a Perl freelancer or an agency

For most Perl work, a skilled freelancer is faster and more cost-effective than an agency. Agencies are worth considering only when you need a large team for a long-running modernization program. For maintenance, scripting, and most application development, a single experienced Perl programmer is usually the right fit.