(1112253) Software Engineer - Application Modernization

Diversified Services Network, Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Diversified Services Network, Inc. in Morton, IL is seeking a Software Engineer – Application Modernization to translate legacy FORTRAN into a modern language such as C++, working with business users to validate functionality and ensure the new application meets operational needs.

This full-time onsite role emphasizes data-driven analysis, modeling, and inventory optimization while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective modernization solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/SE or related field; 0–2 years experience.
• Experience modernizing COBOL and/or FORTRAN.
• Strong C++ programming and code conversion skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain, and enhance complex simulation models used to evaluate significant business changes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate requirements, test solutions, and ensure alignment between legacy and modernized systems.
• Identify gaps and troubleshoot issues to improve solution effectiveness.
• Direct data gathering, mining, and processing across large datasets.
• Define analytical requirements and communicate insights via visualization and reporting tools.
• Develop inventory optimization techniques and run simulations for parts management.
• Use programming languages and analytics tools to build data-driven solutions.
• Build expertise in inventory management and related business processes.
• Convey complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Software Development

Requirements Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in CS/SE or related field

Job description

Software Engineer – Application Modernization

Morton, IL | Onsite

Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Software Engineer – Application Modernization to join our team in Morton, IL. We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you’re looking to grow your career within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 100 company - let’s talk!

Position Overview

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for modernizing a critical business simulation tool by converting legacy FORTRAN code into a modern programming language such as C++. You will partner with business stakeholders and end users to validate functionality, test solutions, and ensure the new application meets operational needs. This role requires strong programming skills, the ability to learn complex business processes, and a data-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain, and enhance complex simulation models used to evaluate significant business and operational changes.
• Partner with business stakeholders and end users to validate requirements, conduct testing, and ensure functional alignment between legacy and modernized solutions.
• Apply business context and user feedback to identify gaps, troubleshoot issues, and improve solution effectiveness.
• Direct data gathering, data mining, and data processing activities across large and complex datasets.
• Define analytical requirements, conduct research, and communicate actionable insights through data visualization and reporting tools.
• Perform statistical modeling and analysis related to parts demand, inventory, and supply chain performance.
• Develop and enhance inventory optimization techniques and execute inventory management simulations.
• Utilize programming languages and analytical tools to develop data-driven solutions.
• Build expertise in inventory management systems, parts management practices, and business processes.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts, analyses, and recommendations to stakeholders and internal customers.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field is required and 0-2 years of experience.
• Comparable backgrounds include Software Engineer roles involving modernization of COBOL and/or FORTRAN.

Top 3 Skills

• Software Development: Strong programming fundamentals and practices; ability to understand, refactor, and modernize complex legacy code bases; experience with C++, code conversion, debugging, and version control.
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirements analysis; ability to elicit, analyze, and record required business functionality and non-functional requirements to ensure project success.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to work with large datasets and derive meaningful insights; strong problem-solving skills in evaluating simulation outputs and discrepancies; ability to connect quantitative results with real-world business outcomes.

Additional Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Knowledge of basic programming concepts and capabilities; ability to use tools, techniques, and platforms to write and modify code.
• Business Statistics: Knowledge of statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable terms; ability to use statistical methods to support business decisions.
• Query and Database Access Tools: Knowledge of data management systems; ability to search, extract, and format data for further use.

Soft Skills

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users; strong requirements-gathering and user-engagement skills.
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Salary expectations: 82,000-87,000 per annual