.Net/Winforms Software Developer

Constellation Search Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Constellation Search Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own and modernize two large desktop codebases. You will work across C# and VB.NET, craft and optimize SQL Server stored procedures, and build WinForms interfaces with Infragistics and DevExpress UI toolkits.

The role emphasizes solving complex puzzles in legacy environments while ensuring regulatory Chain of Custody compliance and collaboration with architects and QA teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience with .NET Framework and Windows desktop apps.
• Proficiency in C# and VB.NET, and experience with WinForms.
• Strong SQL Server skills and ability to write stored procedures without ORM.
• Familiarity with Infragistics and DevExpress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modernize two extensive codebases, addressing both critical bug fixes and feature enhancements.
• Work seamlessly across C# and VB.NET environments, ensuring consistency and stability across both product lines.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL Server stored procedures to ensure data accuracy in forensic records.
• Build and refine desktop interfaces using WinForms and professional UI toolkits like Infragistics and DevExpress.
• Implement and test complex business rules and "Chain of Custody" logic to comply with strict regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior architects and QA teams to perform root-cause analysis on complex system behaviors.

Skills

C#

VB.NET

WinForms

SQL Server

Infragistics

DevExpress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Infragistics

DevExpress

Job description

Constellation Search Group is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for a full-time direct hire position. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys the challenge of understanding complex systems and optimizing them, working across two large-scale enterprise products. The successful candidate will work on mastering the intricate internal workings of these systems, handling tasks ranging from user interface components to deep SQL stored procedures. This position is well-suited for a disciplined coder who enjoys solving complex puzzles in legacy environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modernize two extensive codebases, addressing both critical bug fixes and feature enhancements.
• Work seamlessly across C# and VB.NET environments, ensuring consistency and stability across both product lines.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL Server stored procedures to ensure data accuracy in forensic records.
• Build and refine desktop interfaces using WinForms and professional UI toolkits like Infragistics and DevExpress.
• Implement and test complex business rules and "Chain of Custody" logic to comply with strict regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior architects and QA teams to perform root-cause analysis on complex system behaviors.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience with .NET Framework (v4.8).
• Proficiency in C# and VB.NET, with the ability to read, debug, and write code in both languages.
• Practical experience in building or maintaining Windows desktop applications using WinForms.
• Strong SQL Server skills, including writing stored procedures and managing data without relying on modern ORMs.
• Familiarity with third-party toolkits such as Infragistics and DevExpress is a plus.
• Comfort working within a massive, N-tier monolithic architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a retirement savings plan.

Salary Disclaimer

Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.