Although Perl’s popularity has declined in recent years, many languages that power the web today–such as JavaScript, PHP, Python, and Ruby –were influenced by Perl.

As one of the first dynamically typed languages, Perl gave developers the tools to do things they couldn’t do before. For example, developers no longer needed to pre-allocate memory or keep track of which data type a variable stored.

Many developers today still choose Perl instead of ASP.NET because of its libraries, power, and open-source nature. But if you’re looking to hire Perl programmers, it’s probably because you have a legacy Perl app.

Whatever your reason, we’re here to help. At Gun.io, we help companies large and small–from Fortune 500s to startups–hire remote Perl developers for full-time and part-time positions. Our average time to hire is 13 days. 

And instead of non-technical recruiters, we have a team of senior developers who run our vetting and matching. This process means we can help you hire Perl programmers with minimal fuss.

Hire Perl programmers vetted by our team of senior engineers

Developers on our platform go through a rigorous screening process. This screening includes an algorithmic screening, a background check, and a live technical interview with one of our senior engineers. As a result, approximately 100 developers get to work with Gun.io clients each month out of 1,000 who apply.

Hire fast

Hire Perl developers in 13 days or less (our average time-to-hire).

Hire from a trusted pool of talent   

Hundreds of companies–from startups to Fortune 500s–have been served through our platform. Moreover, 70% of currently engaged developers have 10+ years of software experience.

Hire remote Perl developers

Hire a Perl programmer with Gun.io

1. Build your ideal candidate

Tell us the skills you require and chat with our talent team.

2. Receive your candidates

In 3-5 business days, you’ll be sent a shortlist of the best Perl developers for hire. There are no job posts or stacks of resumes to review—just a shortlist of great matches ready to work. 

You can then decide which candidates you’d like to chat with, and we’ll arrange the intro calls. One of our team will also sit in to help answer any questions.

3. Get started

Once contracts are in place and you’re ready to hire Perl programmers, we’ll connect you. You can then work together as you see fit. We also support both parties as needed and handle hours tracking, billing, and payments.

At Gun.io, we want you to be 100% satisfied, so we’ll help you find other Perl programmers if you have any problems.

Hire to hire a Perl programmer

What is Perl?

Perl is a general-purpose programming language originally developed for text manipulation. Developers use it for various tasks, including system administration, web development, network programming, and GUI development.

Developed in the 1980s, Perl made essential contributions to modern web technology. Today, the language often makes up the P of the popular LAMP stack (Linux/Apache/MySQL/Perl, PHP, or Python). 

Here are some of its key features:

• Perl is a server-side script. Server-side scripts create the architecture and functionality of a site you don’t see to help the front end run smoothly and dynamically.
• Perl is free, open-source, and object-oriented.
• It’s cross-platform and fast. It was built to run on the Unix operating system but can run on over 100 platforms.

FAQs

How much does it cost to hire Perl programmers with Gun.io?

We get a lot of questions about how to hire Perl developers and how much they’ll cost. The short answer is this: If you have a budget, we can design a solution to suit your needs. But planning for a future headcount is much easier when you have numbers and data. 

With this in mind, we don’t have standard prices on Gun.io. Instead, we offer flexible retainers based on your needs, the project, and the developers’ salary expectations. These retainers start at $5,000 per month. This price includes Gun.io’s fee, and you’ll see the total price upfront on developers’ profiles. There are no extra fees.

To help you move forward and hire Perl programmers, we’ve gathered data from recent hires on the Gun.io platform. These numbers represent the averages and ranges for developer costs within their respective experience and geography bands. 

This data is a great place to understand how companies you’re competing with think about their investment with each hire.

We recommend using this data as a guide. You’ll still need to consider other factors to determine the best Perl developers for hire.

How is Gun.io different from other Perl developer hiring platforms?

We make hiring Perl programmers feel effortless, whether for full-time or part-time roles. We streamline the hiring process, from sourcing and vetting candidates to matching you with remote Perl developers.

Our clients appreciate our quick and easy hiring experience, with an average time-to-hire of 13 days. In addition, we’ve implemented a strict vetting process and have built a network of top developers. As a result, our developers have an average of 10+ years of experience.

Here’s a percentage breakdown for approved devs in our network:

• < 7 years: 11%
• 7-9 years: 26%
• 10-19 years: 47%
• 20+ years: 16%

Can I hire a Perl programmer part-time?

Yes, you can! At Gun.io, you can hire Perl programmers on a full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. 

Of the three, contract-to-hire is a favorite among our clients and developers. This is because contract-to-hire lets you roll the developer onto your project to see if they’re a good fit before hiring full-time.

Does Gun.io only provide hiring services, or can I get project management support for my Perl project too?

Yes, you can (again!) Gun.io can help you hire Perl developers on a full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis, and provide project management support. 

We facilitate intro calls and support both parties as needed throughout the engagement. We also handle hours tracking, billing, and payments.

What can our Perl developers do for you?

Our Perl developers can help you with the following:

• Manage Perl legacy apps
• Custom Perl app development
• Routine maintenance and support
• Much more!

Meet available, vetted talent today

So are you looking to hire a Perl programmer (or three) for your team? If so, we’ve got you covered. Click the button below so we can help you on your talent hunt today!