- SGS
- Bogotá, QC
- Full-Time
- 47 days ago
Software Engineer Senior (Visual Basic / VB.NET).
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Software Engineer Senior (Visual Basic / VB.NET): our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This is a senior software engineering role focused on maintaining and improving complex internal business applications built with Visual Basic, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and Microsoft/Oracle databases.
- The Person:The person will design, develop, implement, test, deploy, and support internal software applications while maintaining, optimising, and modernising existing systems.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has 7+ years of software development experience, a bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, and strong expertise in Visual Basic, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, APIs, SQL databases, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
About the role
Company Description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer (VB) role is focused on the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of complex internal software applications, primarily using Visual Basic (VB / VB.NET), C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and Microsoft/Oracle databases. The position leads development projects and is involved in the full software development life cycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support. It is responsible for ensuring technical quality, maintaining and optimizing existing systems, and delivering scalable business solutions.
A strong emphasis is placed on Visual Basic expertise, as this skill is key for maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing existing business-critical applications. The role also requires strong experience in APIs, relational databases, and software engineering best practices within collaborative environments. They are seeking an analytical, self-driven, customer-oriented professional with strong problem-solving skills, project management capabilities, and advanced English communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of software development experience, including senior-level experience.
- Strong expertise in Visual Basic (VB / VB.NET), C#, .NET, ASP.NET, APIs, and SQL databases.
- Solid experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Knowledge of SDLC, design patterns, testing, and object-oriented programming.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Advanced English level required.
Additional Information
Salary: To be agreed
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Modality: Hybrid work model
Contract Type: Indefinite-term contract
