Software Engineer

Pinnacle Partners, Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Partners, Inc. invites a Software Engineer to join their Fort Wayne, IN team. You will design, develop, and maintain core application logic using VB.NET and build WinForms desktop apps, including a kiosk client.

The role emphasizes SQL Server optimization and modern web apps using C#/ASP.NET. Responsibilities include Azure cloud migration work, legacy system stabilization, and contributing to CI/CD and automated testing.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud architecture and development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core application logic using VB.NET.
• Build and maintain WinForms desktop applications, including a kiosk client application.
• Design and optimize SQL Server queries and data access patterns for high-performance, transactional systems.
• Build and support web applications using C#/ASP.NET, including Web Forms, Web API, .NET MVC, and RESTful APIs.
• Contribute to modernization of kiosk apps with Azure Cloud and Vue.js.
• Assist Azure cloud migration planning and execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across DB, backend, and UI layers.
• Work within and improve complex legacy systems while maintaining production stability.
• Participate in code reviews and improve development standards and practices.
• Support automated testing and CI/CD pipeline improvements.

Skills

VB.NET

C#

SQL Server

Azure

WinForms

Web Forms

ASP.NET

Web API

MVC

SPA

CI/CD

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Pinnacle Partners is assisting our client in their search for a Software Engineer to join their team in the Fort Wayne, IN area. This successful resource will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining core application logic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain core application logic using VB.NET
• Build and maintain WinForms desktop applications, including a kiosk client application
• Design and optimize SQL Server queries and data access patterns for high-performance, transactional systems, with a strong emphasis on query efficiency, indexing strategies, and minimizing latency
• Build and support web applications using C#/ASP.NET, including Web Forms, Web API, .NET MVC, and RESTful APIs
• Contribute to the modernization of existing kiosk applications with Microsoft Azure Cloud and Vue.js
• Actively contribute to Azure cloud migration planning and execution
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across the database, backend, and UI layers
• Work within and improve complex legacy systems while maintaining production stability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards and practices
• Support automated testing and CI/CD pipeline improvements

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of professional software development experience
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud architecture and development, including native Azure application development
• Ability to independently deliver solutions involving VB.NET, C#, and SQL Server with minimal oversight
• Strong experience with SQL Server, including query design and optimization, performance tuning, and efficient data access patterns
• Experience with Single Page Applications, .NET MVC, Web Forms, Windows Services, and WinForms application development
• Use of modern AI-assisted development toolsUse of modern AI-assisted development tools

Preferred:

• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to debug complex issues across multiple layers