Senior Software Engineer (VB6 Legacy Modernization)
Job Location:
Wyoming, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Hi there :)
Thanks for checking in to find out about our open position. Well provide as much information as possible but please feel free to reach us if you have further questions. Well be happy to see your application even if there are skills you dont quite master!
About us
We partner with high-growth companies to bring elite software engineers from Latin America who are not just technically strong but also AI-fluent and built for long-term partnerships. Our engineers integrate seamlessly into your team working in your tools your timezone and with the same level of ownership your in-house team brings.
About the client
Our client provides cloud-based government management software used by 250 municipalities across the United States. Their platform modernizes how local governments operate from permitting and inspections to reporting and resident services. Engineering for them means working on a large mission-critical system with a clear modernization roadmap and an AI-native development culture.
About the role
You will be working on a large VB6 legacy codebase that powers real government operations every day. The work is incremental modernization: using AI tools to read document and understand complex legacy code then refactoring and building new components in Python and SQL alongside the existing system. Some days you are deep in VB6 and COM/ActiveX. Others you are writing Python scripts optimizing SQL queries or diagnosing a production issue in a multi-tenant environment. AI tools (Claude Code Cursor Copilot) are part of your daily workflow not an afterthought.
What you need to succeed
Comfort working daily with AI coding tools (Claude Code Cursor Copilot or similar)
Solid experience with SQL Server and relational database design
Experience navigating and contributing to large complex legacy codebases
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in production environments
Ability to read and understand VB6 COM/ActiveX or equivalent legacy technologies
What could set you apart
Experience with GIS technologies (ESRI MapObjects ArcSDE)
Familiarity with Jenkins or GitHub Actions for CI/CD
Python scripting for automation or tooling
Prior exposure to legacy-to-modern migration projects
Multi-tenant database architecture experience
Our team
At South Geeks we work with engineers who take ownership. You will be embedded with the client team collaborating directly with their engineers and product leaders. Our People Ops team stays close to make sure you have everything you need to do your best work.
What we offer
Long-term projects
100% remote work
Payment in USD
PTO
English lessons
Technical training
WFH budget
Career Coaching
This position is open to candidates anywhere in Latin America.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
South Geeks engages top performance Software Developers from Latin America to join our clients’ teams worldwide. We build amazing products and sustain long-term relationships with our counterparts.
