The Senior Software Engineer will enhance and maintain a Visual Basic 6.0 application, manage databases, support GIS systems, and aid in modernization efforts within a collaborative environment.
About SDL:
GovPilot is a mission-driven SaaS company dedicated to modernizing local government and public sector operations. Our comprehensive, cloud-based platform is trusted by hundreds of local governments and environmental health regulatory agencies across North America to automate workflows, digitize records, streamline permitting and compliance management, and engage citizens more effectively.
We are building the future of government technology — and a critical part of that includes supporting and evolving the systems that power municipalities today. We are looking for engineers who take pride in their work and enjoy solving complex challenges in real-world, high-impact environments.
What We Offer:- Competitive salary.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Professional development opportunities and learning budget.
- Home office and IT budget.
- Supportive team environment.
- The chance to work on innovative projects with cutting-edge technologies.
- The opportunity to take ownership of a mission-critical system used by over 250 municipalities.
- Work on a large-scale, real-world application that directly supports government operations.
- The ability to develop deep expertise in a complex, long-lived system
- Exposure to both legacy system design and modern system evolution
- The opportunity to contribute to thoughtful, incremental modernization efforts
- A collaborative team where your technical contributions have direct impact
- Maintain and enhance a large-scale Visual Basic 6.0 desktop application supporting core municipal workflows
- Work within a modular architecture where department-level functionality is delivered through COM-based DLLs
- Diagnose and resolve issues across a complex, interconnected, and lightly documented codebase
- Support incremental modernization efforts while maintaining system stability and continuity
- Manage and maintain multi-tenant database environments, including schema updates and migrations
- Support GIS integrations and spatial data functionality within the application
- Maintain data import and integration processes with external municipal and state systems
- Support build, packaging, and release processes in a Windows-based environment
- Develop scripts and tools to support database analysis, migration, and operational efficiency
- Ensure data consistency between legacy desktop systems and modern backend platforms
- Strong experience working with Visual Basic 6.0 or similar legacy technologies (COM/ActiveX environments)
- Deep understanding of Windows-based application architecture and debugging
- Experience working within large, long-lived, and interconnected codebases
- Strong proficiency with relational databases (SQL Server preferred)
- Experience supporting or maintaining business-critical production systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in environments with evolving documentation and architecture
- Must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States
- Experience working with GIS systems (ESRI MapObjects, ArcSDE, or similar)
- Experience with build automation tools such as Jenkins or scripting with PowerShell/Python
- Exposure to incremental system modernization or legacy-to-modern migration efforts
- Experience supporting multi-tenant systems or highly customized environments
- Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to navigate large codebases
- Legacy (Maintain & Extend):
- Visual Basic 6.0 (32-bit Windows, COM/ActiveX)
- Modular monolith architecture (DLL-based plugins)
- SQL Server (primary), Microsoft Access (legacy)
- ADODB / ADO Recordsets, OLE DB connections
- ESRI MapObjects, ArcSDE, spatial data handling
- ActiveReports (PDF, Excel, HTML, RTF)
- Windows UI controls (Janus GridEX, MS Common Controls, custom OCX)
- Build & Tooling:
- Jenkins (Windows-based CI/CD)
- VB6 CLI compiler, NSIS installer, code signing
- GitHub Actions (supporting workflows)
- Python scripts for schema analysis and migration
- Modernization & Workflow:
- Incremental migration to modern backend systems
- AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code) for codebase navigation and analysis
Please note: GovPilot is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
How to ApplyIf you are passionate about working on high-impact systems and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter today.
Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe our workforce should reflect people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Join us in creating amazing technology solutions that make a difference. Apply today!
SDL Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, USA Office
200 Connell Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ , United States, 07922
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