Contract Opportunity: PHP / Perl Application Support Engineer

We are currently hiring an experienced Application Support / Development Engineer for a long-term onsite contract based in Helsinki, Finland. This role requires strong hands-on expertise across PHP, Perl, MySQL, Shell scripting, and Linux, along with solid exposure to ITSM/ITIL processes and AMS / AD / AM delivery models.

Location & Engagement Details

• Location: Helsinki, Finland
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Contract Duration: 6–12 months (extendable / renewable)
• Experience Required: 4–6 years
• Max Vendor Bill Rate: As per market rate
• Language Requirement: English

Core Competencies & Technical Skills

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Unix / Linux Shell scripting and text processing tools
• PHP (versions 5–8) – web application development and support
• MySQL 8 – database development and maintenance
• Perl programming
• RedHat Linux environment

Process & Delivery Knowledge

• Mature understanding of ITSM / ITIL processes
• Hands-on experience in Application Maintenance & Support (AMS)
• Exposure to Application Development / Application Management (AD / AM) delivery models

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse customer requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Provide technical estimations based on requirement analysis
• Design and develop solutions by understanding business logic and application workflows
• Manage and support applications across the SDLC lifecycle
• Collaborate across multiple teams with different technical capabilities
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in supporting enterprise applications

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience working within AMS or combined AD/AM teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process-driven mindset with the ability to work in structured support environments
• Comfortable working in an onsite, customer-facing role