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PERL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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We’ve built Perl solutions for startups to Fortune 500s. Work with vetted nearshore Perl developers. Kick off projects in 2 weeks.
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From long-running backend systems to core operational tools, our teams modernize legacy Perl code and remove performance constraints in business-critical applications built on the Perl programming language.
Legacy Perl Application Modernization
Legacy Perl systems often carry years of production logic that teams rely on but hesitate to change due to delivery risk. We modernize existing Perl applications by refactoring outdated constructs, updating dependencies, and aligning the codebase with supported runtimes while preserving business logic. So you can confidently ship new features without forcing a rewrite or destabilizing core workflows.
Perl Version Upgrade & Runtime Migration
Perl version upgrades stall when dependency chains are fragile, test coverage is thin, and teams cannot afford to pause feature work. Our engineers take on that complexity. They validate compatibility across dependencies, upgrade applications to supported Perl releases, and deploy with minimal disruption to active development. This eliminates end-of-life risk while keeping delivery timelines intact.
Production Perl Application Stabilization
Recurring outages and runtime failures pull senior engineers away from planned work and slow delivery. We stabilize Perl applications by fixing failure-prone execution paths, unsafe state handling, and concurrency issues that cause incidents under real conditions. This work reduces time spent reacting to outages and keeps delivery moving forward.
Performance Remediation for Production Perl Systems
As usage grows, mature Perl systems often hit throughput or latency limits that were never designed for scale. We remove performance constraints across I/O, memory usage, and critical code paths, validating changes under realistic production load. These improvements give your systems the headroom to scale without triggering a replatforming decision.
Perl Backend Service & API Development
Adding new endpoints and integrations to a mature Perl backend gets harder as the system grows, especially when the original architecture was not built for the number of services that now depend on it. We build Perl backend services and APIs that extend your existing platforms and data stores without creating more architectural drag. That might mean extending a Catalyst or Mojolicious application or standing up new REST endpoints against legacy data layers.
This work gives you a backend that can support new integrations without requiring your senior engineers to rethink the architecture around every addition. It also helps dependent teams keep shipping without waiting on core engineers to unblock them.
Database Integration & Middleware Development
Most enterprise Perl systems were not designed for the number of databases and third-party platforms they now need to talk to. As a result, integration logic often ends up scattered across application code, cron jobs, and one-off scripts nobody wants to own.
We build dedicated Perl middleware layers that pull that logic out of your core application. Those layers handle data flow, transformation, and synchronization in one defined place. This approach keeps your systems aligned as infrastructure changes and reduces the patchwork of scripts and integration code your engineers have to maintain when dependencies update.
Perl Data Processing & ETL Pipelines
ETL pipelines built years ago on flat-file parsing and manual scheduling tend to degrade silently. By the time someone notices, a downstream report is wrong or an operational workflow has stalled, and nobody knows where the data broke.
We build Perl ETL pipelines with structured error handling, retry logic, and clear recovery paths across extraction, transformation, and loading stages. Those safeguards keep data moving on schedule and surfaces failures immediately. So downstream decisions are based on current numbers instead of stale or incomplete loads.
Their engineers perform at very high standards. We've had a strong relationship for almost 7 years."
The best partnerships are the ones you don't have to worry about. We deliver the kind of technical execution and reliability that builds long-term trust. It's why clients consistently praise our work quality and performance.
OUR PERL DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Backed by 4000+ devs
Why tech leaders choose our Perl teams:
Our engineers build Perl systems that integrate cleanly with your existing stack and hold up under real production demands. We develop web applications, automation workflows, and data-driven systems that keep critical operations running smoothly as you scale.
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Top 1% Senior Perl Talent
We hire less than 1% of over 2 million applicants each year. You work directly with senior engineers who bring 8–10+ years of production experience across backend systems, data processing, and long-running operational platforms. Everyone on our team completes a multi-month vetting process that includes hands-on technical assessments and interviews.
Scale Across Any Tech Stack
Perl rarely operates in isolation inside modern enterprises. With 4,000+ engineers across more than 100 technologies, we add cloud, DevOps, and data specialists as your systems require. This means you can support your Perl systems and the surrounding stack through a single partner, without fragmenting ownership or delivery.
Proven Long-Term Stability
We support 500+ active clients, with average relationships spanning 3+ years—some more than a decade. We’ve built the processes and culture that keep our teams engaged long term. So you can depend on us as a consistent, trusted partner year after year.
Perl case studies
1480+ projects successfully delivered.
Our track record means you get software that meets the highest technical and business standards.
- Marketing & Advertising
Refactored Ad Platform Backend to Support Large-Scale Campaign Targeting
A high-traffic social platform with 73.1 million daily visits needed to expand its ability to offer accurate audience ad targeting to attract larger advertisers. We augmented their team with 13 senior engineers to refactor the Ad Campaign Manager backend, resolve API connection issues, and implement new features in the campaign goal flow. The platform now supports stronger campaign performance and higher advertising ROI at scale.
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- PostgreSQL
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- Travel + Hospitality
Built IRS Reporting Feature and Improved UX/UI for a 2M-User Timeshare Marketplace
The client needed to improve UX/UI and update its payment workflow to meet IRS tax collection requirements. We added front-end and back-end engineers to fix bugs and implement an annual closing process that snapshots profits and generates state-specific IRS reports. We also built an inventory upload interface with logging and import results to make listing publication more reliable.
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- Marketing & Advertising
Scaled Backend Infrastructure for Growing AI Marketing Platform
A marketing company offering an AI suite for media monitoring, trend prediction, and content creation faced scalability challenges as enterprise adoption increased. We augmented their team with senior backend engineers to enhance API architecture, build new features, integrate third-party APIs, and optimize performance. This reduced latency, improved response times, and supported higher traffic demands.
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Work with AI-augmented developers.
Every developer we provide uses modern AI coding tools to ship faster than ever while producing cleaner, more consistent code.
Tools for Perl development
The ecosystem we use for Perl projects:
From web applications to system automation, we combine Perl’s ecosystem with modern tooling to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
Web Frameworks for Rapid Development
We build web applications and APIs using battle-tested Perl frameworks that balance speed and stability. These tools support modern Perl web development, allowing teams to prototype quickly and scale into feature rich web applications as demand grows.
- Plack
- Catalyst
- Mojolicious
- Dancer2
Database Integration and ORM
Our projects interface with databases seamlessly using Perl’s database libraries. We rely on these tools to handle queries and data modeling, which allows us to write clean, object-oriented code instead of raw SQL.
- DBI
- DBIx::Class
Modern Perl Object Programming
We develop robust, maintainable code using modern object systems in Perl. These tools add powerful OO features (like attributes, roles, and type constraints) to our development arsenal.
- Moose
- Moo
Testing and Quality Assurance
Quality remains a core part of our development process for production Perl systems. We use established testing and analysis tools to validate behavior, enforce standards, and catch issues early. This prevents changes from introducing regressions in business-critical paths.
- Test::More
- Devel::Cover
- Perl::Critic
Environment and Dependency Management
Consistent environments and dependency management are key to smooth deployments. We utilize these tools to manage Perl versions, isolate project libraries, and reproduce setups from development through production.
- CPAN
- cpanminus
- Carton
- Docker
- perlbrew
We build web applications and APIs using battle-tested Perl frameworks that balance speed and stability. These tools support modern Perl web development, allowing teams to prototype quickly and scale into feature rich web applications as demand grows.
- Plack
- Catalyst
- Mojolicious
- Dancer2
Client testimonials
Get Perl results you can stand behind.
Our work holds up in reviews, in production, and in front of the board.
Flexible engagement models
Need extra Perl expertise?
Plug us in where you need us most.
We customize every engagement to fit your workflow, priorities, and delivery needs.
- Need a couple of extra software engineers on your team?
Staff Augmentation
Get senior, production-ready developers who integrate directly into your internal team. They work your hours, join your standups, and follow your workflows—just like any full-time engineer.
- Need a few teams to deliver several projects simultaneously?
Dedicated teams
Spin up focused, delivery-ready pods to handle full builds or workstreams. Together we align on priorities. Then our tech PMs lead the team and drive delivery to maintain velocity and consistency.
- Want to offload everything to us, from start to finish?
Software outsourcing
Hand off the full project lifecycle, from planning to deployment. You define the outcomes. We take full ownership of the execution and keep you looped in every step of the way.
Kick off Perl projects in 2-4 weeks.
We have reps across the US.
Speak with a client engagement specialist near you.
- Discuss solutions and decide team structure.
Tell us more about your needs. We'll discuss the best-fit solutions and team structure based on your success metrics, timeline, budget, and required skill sets.
- Onboard your team and get to work.
With project specifications finalized, we select your team. We're able to onboard developers and assemble dedicated teams in 2-4 weeks after signature.
- We track performance on an ongoing basis.
We continually monitor our teams' work to make sure they're meeting your quantity and quality of work standards at all times.
Our Awards
Global companies have trusted us to build and scale Perl solutions for over a decade.
Excellence.
Our minimum bar for client delivery.
Over 130 awards, accolades, and achievements showcase our quality and commitment to client success.
- 1,250+projects
delivered - 130+industry
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America's Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 by Financial Times 
Top 100 U.S. IT Innovators 2025 by CIO100 Awards 
Nearshore North America Top Software Developers 2025 by Clutch 
Top 100 Global Outsourcing Providers 2024 by IAOP Global Outsourcing 100
Perl FAQ
What tech leaders ask about Perl before pulling us in:
How quickly can your engineers start on my project?
Most Perl projects kick off in 2–4 weeks. With a bench of 4,000+ senior engineers, we can spin up teams in days.
What level of experience do your developers bring?
Our engineers are vetted through a hiring process that accepts less than 1% of over 2.5 million annual applicants. They average 10 or more years of production experience, with a minimum of 8. Our Perl developers have worked on long-running backend systems, data pipelines, internal platforms, and high-throughput services where stability and backward compatibility matter. They know how to work inside mature codebases, reduce delivery risk, and ship changes safely in business-critical environments.
Will your engineers work in my time zone?
Yes. Our nearshore teams operate during US hours, communicate in English, and overlap fully with your in house team for standups, sprint reviews, and daily communication.
How do you integrate with our workflows?
We embed directly into your existing engineering workflows and use your tools for source control, issue tracking, and delivery. Our Perl engineers follow your branching strategies, release cadence, and CI/CD pipelines. That’s true whether the work involves legacy scripts, backend services, or data jobs. You keep full visibility and control while we contribute production-ready code inside your Perl development process.
What safeguards do you provide around security and compliance?
We maintain ISO 27001 certification and operate in compliance with SOC 2 standards. Our Perl teams follow security-by-design principles, enforcing data isolation, encryption in transit and at rest, and proper secret management. They audit CPAN dependencies for known vulnerabilities, use taint mode to flag untrusted input, and remediate legacy security patterns like hardcoded credentials or outdated encryption. We secure integrations with OAuth, SSO, and role-based access controls to protect every environment.
We’ve delivered hundreds of projects under strict compliance requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Our teams know how to meet enterprise security mandates and audit standards without slowing delivery.
How stable are your teams over time?
Our model is built for continuity and long-term partnership. Most of our engineers stay on projects for 2+ years, so you’re not dealing with constant churn. And if someone does roll off, our 4,000+ engineer bench lets us backfill quickly with overlap and proper handoff. That’s how we keep delivery steady and client relationships running for 3-10+ years.
Do you handle contracts and billing in the US?
Yes. We operate from a US headquarters, which makes procurement straightforward.
Can you improve performance in existing Perl applications?
Yes. We analyze execution paths, memory usage, I/O behavior, and database interactions in existing Perl systems to identify bottlenecks. Our engineers apply targeted optimizations that hold up under production load and validate changes in environments that reflect real usage. You gain performance headroom without forcing rewrites or disruptive platform changes.
What makes your Perl development services better?
Our engineers represent the top 1% of LATAM tech talent and bring 10+ years of production experience across a diverse range of enterprise systems. They’ve solved the scalability, security, and performance challenges that define complex platforms. With a 96% client retention rate and 15+ years of proven delivery, you can trust we build systems that hold up under pressure and scale with growth.
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