Web Developer

Role - Software Developer (VB/SQL)

Location - Shropshire (Hybrid after 6 months)

Salary -£43-48k

My client are seeking a Software Developer (VB/SQL) who is willing to learn older legacy systems, with expert support. Then maintain those systems and eventually be part of the team that will create new apps using C# and other technologies. If you are a passionate and motivated programmer and wish to join a team of likeminded individuals, then we want to hear from you. In return, my client offers a great working environment from our contemporary Head Office with a competitive salary, company pension, generous holiday allowance and a range of other benefits.

Purpose of the Job:

The role is to gain detailed knowledge, maintain and support several business-critical legacy systems - with support and knowledge transfer from experts. Over time translate that app and business knowledge, with support of other team members, into modern C#/API frameworks. There will ultimately be greenfield development using C# and other languages to replace the old apps.

You will work in a supportive, skilled I.T. team but you will work on older legacy systems for some time whilst business knowledge is gained.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn the business and the older apps that support that business (with expert support).
• Eventually, re-develop existing products into modern, efficient, well written secure web-based software.
• VB / SQL and problem solving are the key skills required.

• Ensuring programming follows best practice.

• Understand existing code and its structure; provide fixes and upgrades to the code with a view to simplifying where possible.

THE PERSON

The candidate must be a highly experienced, confident and versatile programmer. The person must be eager for learning and development, who can work in small development team to deliver software projects in a timely manner.

Extensive knowledge of VB and SQL are essential.

Our main business management software systems are heavily based around SQL with stored procedures which then feed a range of systems. You will be responsible for delivering updated web-based systems where code is no longer embedded but centralised and the logic refactored.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS

• Over 3-5 years programming with extremely strong skills programming in VB and SQL.
• Additionally, knowledge C#, MVC, .Net core, modern web frameworks is advantageous.

• Strong ability to read code and debug a wide range of software and create solutions.