Excel Application Developer - Excel Calculator Modernization

Excel Application Developer Excel Calculator Modernization

Location: Remote USA
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
Contract Duration: October 12, 2026 November 30, 2026
Estimated Duration: Approximately 7 weeks
Pay Rate: $60$70/hour W2
Position Type: Contract
Number of Openings: 1
Submission Deadline: October 5, 2026
Project Focus: Excel Calculator Modernization / Excel Application Modernization / Application Evaluation Conversion

Important Please Read Before Applying

We are specifically seeking an experienced Application Systems Analyst / Application Developer who has worked with Excel-based calculators, Excel applications, spreadsheet automation, or Excel application modernization/conversion projects.

This is not a general software developer role.

The selected consultant will assess an existing Microsoft Excel-based calculation tool, understand its formulas and calculation logic, compare Excel with other available application options, recommend the most appropriate platform, modernize or convert the existing calculator, and beta test the final solution.

Key Experience We Are Looking For

Candidates should have hands-on experience with:

• Excel Calculator Development
• Excel Application Development
• Excel Application Modernization
• Excel / Spreadsheet Automation
• Spreadsheet-to-Application Conversion
• Complex Excel Formulas and Calculation Logic
• Business Rules / Calculation-Based Applications
• Application Systems Analysis
• Application Modernization / Conversion
• Application Platform Evaluation
• Requirements Analysis
• Data Validation and Error Handling
• Application Testing / UAT / Beta Testing
• Technical and Functional Documentation
• Working directly with business stakeholders

The project specifically requires the consultant to assess the current Excel solution, compare it with alternative tools, select the appropriate application, convert/adapt the calculator, and beta test the solution.

Application Selection Criteria

The selected consultant will help evaluate possible application platforms against the following criteria:

Category

Evaluation Criteria

User Friendly

Easy to Understand Use

Simple

Accessible

Fully Automated

Flags Data Entry Errors

Accurate

Consistent Accurate Outputs

Adaptable

Easily Updated

Easily Customized

Robust

Introduces Low or No Errors

Withstands Modifications

Withstands Consistent Use

Internal Formulas Locked from Modification

That matrix is actually very important for recruiting because it tells us this person needs more than development experience. They need to be able to evaluate technology options and explain why one platform is better suited than another.

Candidate Skills Matrix Required With Submission

Please complete the matrix below and return it with your updated resume.

Required Skill / Experience

Years of Experience

Last Used

Brief Project / Description (Optional)

Excel Calculator / Excel Application Development

Excel Application Modernization

Excel / Spreadsheet Automation

Complex Excel Formulas / Calculation Logic

Business Rules / Calculation-Based Applications

Application Systems Analysis

Application Development

Application Modernization / Conversion

Reverse Engineering Existing Excel Applications

Requirements Analysis

Application / Platform Evaluation

Data Validation / Error Handling

Application Testing

Beta Testing / UAT

Technical / Functional Documentation

Business Stakeholder Interaction

Candidate Information

Information

Candidate Response

Full Name

Current City / State

Total IT Experience

Relevant Experience

Work Authorization

Available Start Date

W2 Rate Expectation

Interview Availability

Important Screening Question

Have you personally developed, modernized, converted, or automated an Excel-based calculator or Excel application?

If yes, please provide:

• What the Excel application/calculator was used for
• Your specific role
• What formulas/calculation logic were involved
• Whether you evaluated alternative technologies
• What platform or technology was ultimately used
• Whether you participated in testing/UAT