Software Engineer Senior (Visual Basic / VB.NET)

SGS; Bogotá; Híbrido; COP 90.000.000 - 120.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SGS in Bogotá, Colombia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, and modernization of internal applications using VB/VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, and SQL databases. You will drive API integration, front-end work with JavaScript/HTML/CSS, and uphold software engineering best practices in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

The role requires strong VB expertise, advanced English, and 7+ years in software development, with a hybrid work schedule and indefinite-term

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience, including senior-level work.
• Strong expertise in VB / VB.NET, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, APIs, and SQL databases.
• Solid experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Advanced English level required.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, implement, and improve complex internal software applications.
• Lead development projects and manage full software development life cycle.
• Ensure technical quality and optimize existing systems.
• Collaborate in a team with strong problem-solving skills.

Conocimientos

VB / VB.NET

C# / .NET

ASP.NET

APIs

SQL databases

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Advanced English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS

Herramientas

Microsoft/Oracle databases

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

Senior Software Engineer (VB)

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