VB.NET Applications Developer - Hybrid (Office & DB)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Applications Developer to design, build, test and maintain business-critical applications.

You will manage the full software development life cycle from requirements to deployment and support, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions that enhance operational effectiveness. The role combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving across a hybrid Basildon-based

Qualifications

• Experience delivering software solutions across the full application development life cycle.
• Strong business analysis and requirements gathering skills.
• Expert knowledge of VB.NET and the Microsoft Visual Studio development environment.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience integrating Microsoft Office applications and files using VB.NET.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft DAO API and SQL.
• Experience developing and supporting business-critical applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and support business applications and software solutions.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design, develop, test and implement new functionality and system enhancements.
• Perform application troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Integrate business applications with Microsoft Office products and associated file formats.
• Develop and maintain database access functionality and data-driven solutions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Support software releases, upgrades and deployments.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimisation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users and project teams.

Skills

VB.NET

OOP

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Microsoft DAO API

SQL

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Applications Developer to design, build, test and maintain business-critical applications.

You will manage the full software development life cycle from requirements to deployment and support, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions that enhance operational effectiveness. The role combines strong technical expertise with excellent communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving across a hybrid Basildon-based