Requirements

3+ years of software development experience
3+ years of VB.NET experience
Experience with the .NET 4.8 Framework
Experience with SQL, including Jet (MDB) and MySQL (AWS RDS)
Proficiency with writing optimized SQL queries and managing data in database-driven applications
Ability to work in a secure virtual environment (e.g. Amazon AWS) with remote collaboration tools
Ability to follow detailed specs and architectural guidelines for feature development
Availability to work independently and deliver small to medium-sized tasks with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English

Startup experience
Experience with Crystal Reports for Visual Studio 2019
Ability to use Visual Studio 2019 Community Edition or a licensed version
Interest in designing user interfaces aligned with an existing product’s visual identity
Experience in improving UI layout and usability for visual consistency and clarity
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

What you will work on

This is a part-time role (10 hours/week) for a 6-12-month contract.
Develop new features and UI screens in VB.NET for the core Commission Tracker product
Migrate legacy VB6 reports and features to VB.NET while maintaining the existing application style and branding
Build reports using Crystal Reports for Visual Studio 2019
Write and optimize SQL queries for both Jet (MDB) and MySQL (AWS RDS) databases
Extend and reuse components from the in-house code library to reduce redundant development
Collaborate with the owner/architect by implementing software details based on clear outlines and instructions
Participate in testing iterations, incorporating layout and functionality feedback
Report progress regularly, detailing time spent and blockers in an hour-by-hour format
Contribute to a mature software system under continuous evolution for over 25 years