Software Engineer

• Company: Avenu Insights and Analytics
• Location: Mostly remote, just need to reside near Fort Wayne to go onsite on an as needed basis
• Duration: Perm

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-8 years of experience with VB.NET and C#

• Experience with Web Forms, Windows Services, and WinForms application development

• Experience working on systems where performance and reliability are critical to business operations

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud architecture and development

• Strong experience with SQL Server, including query design and optimization, performance tuning, and efficient data access patterns

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Microsoft Copilot)

• Experience with UWP

• Experience modernizing legacy systems or working in hybrid environments

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Playwright)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., PCI)

• Experience with devices like printers and credit card readers

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a team of 5–6 developers building and maintaining software for DMV services kiosks. This role is backend-heavy and centered on C#, VB.NET, and SQL Server systems that power core kiosk workflows, with additional responsibilities across .NET web applications and WinForms desktop applications.

A primary objective of this role is to help migrate existing kiosk applications to Microsoft Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate will develop a strong command of the current application portfolio and contribute meaningfully to the planning and execution of the Azure transition.

This position reports to the Software Development Manager and collaborates closely with other developers, the product team, and technical operations.

Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work across mixed technology stacks, and ownership of delivering reliable solutions in real-world production environments.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain core application logic using VB.NET

• Build and maintain WinForms desktop applications, including the SST client

• 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 migration of existing kiosk applications to Microsoft Azure Cloud

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across database, backend, and UI layers

• Work within and improve complex legacy systems while maintaining production stability

• Collaborate with developers, the Software Development Manager, the product team, and technical operations to deliver high-quality releases

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards and practices

• Support automated testing and CI/CD pipeline improvements