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Macpower Digital Assets Edge

Macpower Digital Assets Edge is hiring: Senior VB.NET Developer - Manufacturing

Macpower Digital Assets Edge, Cincinnati, OH, US

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Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior VB.NET Developer to join our IT Applications Development team. This role is focused on redesigning, rewriting, and supporting legacy and new applications within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with both production floor employees and senior management to deliver effective IT solutions critical to business operations. Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of centrally developed manufacturing IT applications.
  • Rewrite legacy programs developed using obsolete programming languages into modern .NET-based applications.
  • Collaborate directly with manufacturing floor staff and leadership teams to understand requirements and implement effective solutions.
  • Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and integrations across multiple databases including Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL, and Access DB.
  • Convert Access databases to MySQL and migrate legacy VB applications to .NET.
  • Deliver digital reporting dashboards and other analytical tools (e.g., Digital Moonshine applications).
  • Maintain and support existing applications, performing break/fixes and enhancements as needed.
  • Identify and report risks effectively, and offer recommendations using available business resources.
Requirements:
  • 4-7 years of experience in VB.NET (preferably version 11.0).
  • Proficient in Visual Basic 6, VB.NET, C#.NET, and MS Office VBA.
  • Strong experience with SQL, stored procedures, and relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL, and Access DB.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment and understanding shop floor IT needs.
  • Strong team orientation with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal in English).
  • Experienced in developing and supporting applications in a client/server environment interacting with various databases.
Nice to Have:
  • Experience with digital reporting tools and dashboard development.
  • Familiarity with migrating large-scale legacy systems.
Deliverables:
  • Rewrite over 70+ VB programs running on Job Server into modern .NET applications.
  • Migrate Access DBs to MySQL databases.
  • Support and enhance current applications based on operational needs.