Software Engineer Senior (Visual Basic / VB.NET)

SGS Portugal - Sociedade Geral de Superintendência, S.A.; Fagua; Híbrido; COP 133.920.000 - 223.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SGS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (VB) to lead the design, development, and modernization of critical internal applications. You will work primarily with VB/VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and SQL databases, delivering scalable solutions and APIs.

Hybrid work model, Monday–Friday, strong English communication, and a track record of solving complex problems are required. You will mentor teammates and drive technical quality across projects.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve complex internal software applications.
• Lead development projects across the full software development lifecycle.
• Ensure technical quality and maintain/optimize existing systems.
• Deliver scalable business solutions with APIs and databases.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional environment and communicate in English.

Conocimientos

VB/VB.NET

C#

.NET

ASP.NET

APIs

SQL databases

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

SDLC

Design patterns

Testing

OOP

English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Descripción del empleo

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