Software Engineer Senior (Visual Basic / VB.NET)

About the Position

Software Engineer Senior (Visual Basic / VB.NET)

Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

The Senior Software Engineer (VB) role is focused on the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of complex internal software applications, primarily using Visual Basic (VB / VB.NET), C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and Microsoft/Oracle databases. The position leads development projects and is involved in the full software development life cycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support. It is responsible for ensuring technical quality, maintaining and optimizing existing systems, and delivering scalable business solutions.

A strong emphasis is placed on Visual Basic expertise, as this skill is key for maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing existing business-critical applications. The role also requires strong experience in APIs, relational databases, and software engineering best practices within collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of complex internal software applications.
• Utilize Visual Basic (VB / VB.NET), C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and SQL databases.
• Ensure technical quality, maintain and optimize existing systems.
• Deliver scalable business solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience, including senior-level experience.
• Strong expertise in Visual Basic (VB / VB.NET), C#,.NET, ASP.NET, APIs, and SQL databases.
• Solid experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Knowledge of SDLC, design patterns, testing, and object-oriented programming.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Advanced English level required.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
• Hybrid work model.
• Indefinite-term contract.
• Competitive salary to be agreed.

About the Company

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.