Job Description

Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Pay: Up to $135K
Direct Hire

Pinnacle Partners is assisting our client in their search for a Software Engineer to join their team in the Fort Wayne, IN area. This successful resource will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining core application logic.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain core application logic using VB.NET
• Build and maintain WinForms desktop applications, including a kiosk client application
• 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 modernization of existing kiosk applications with Microsoft Azure Cloud and Vue.js
• Actively contribute to Azure cloud migration planning and execution
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across the database, backend, and UI layers
• Work within and improve complex legacy systems while maintaining production stability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development standards and practices
• Support automated testing and CI/CD pipeline improvements

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-8 years of professional software development experience
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud architecture and development, including native Azure application development
• Ability to independently deliver solutions involving VB.NET, C#, and SQL Server with minimal oversight
• Strong experience with SQL Server, including query design and optimization, performance tuning, and efficient data access patterns
• Experience with Single Page Applications, .NET MVC, Web Forms, Windows Services, and WinForms application development
• Use of modern AI-assisted development tools

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to debug complex issues across multiple layers

TERMS:

This is a direct hire opportunity with a salary up to $135 based on experience. They offer benefits including medical, dental, and vision along with tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, and other benefits.