Sr. Software Engineer

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Software Engineer to support and enhance a suite of business-critical applications in Urbandale, Iowa. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a developer who can work across legacy and modern technologies, solve complex technical issues, and improve application reliability. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Visual FoxPro, C#, .NET, C++, and SQL Server within both desktop and web-based environments.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve complex software applications built with Visual FoxPro in a legacy environment
• Design, develop, and support application features using C# and .NET for desktop and web-based solutions
• Write and optimize C++ components used in performance-sensitive areas of the system
• Create, modify, and manage SQL Server database objects, queries, and data processes to support application functionality
• Investigate defects in older codebases, identify root causes, and deliver stable, well-tested fixes
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to understand system behavior and recommend practical enhancements
• Contribute to modernization-related work as needed while ensuring continuity of existing application support
• Document technical changes, support procedures, and development updates to improve team knowledge sharing Requirements
• 3+ years of software engineering experience
• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience developing and supporting Visual FoxPro applications
• Proficiency in C# and .NET for either web applications, desktop applications, or both
• Experience using C++ to build or maintain high-performance application components
• Strong working knowledge of SQL Server, including database design and data manipulation
• Demonstrated ability to debug, analyze, and resolve issues in legacy code and older systems
• Familiarity with both legacy application support and ongoing enhancement work in production environments Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.

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