Senior Software Engineer (VB6 / Legacy Modernization)

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Thanks for checking in to find out about our open position. We´ll provide as much information as possible, but please feel free to reach us if you have further questions. We´ll be happy to see your application, even if there are skills you don't 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.