Legacy Systems Modernization Architect

Job Description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a highly experienced IT professional with a deep and diverse background in software development and production support, ideally spanning more than 20 years. The ideal candidate will be proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting legacy systems—including classic ASP and ASP.NET applications—and possess advanced database expertise, particularly in SQL and stored procedure analysis.

A strong command of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is essential, along with hands-on experience in earlier versions of the .NET framework and Visual Studio. The candidate should also be capable of migrating legacy web applications to modern, compatible frameworks.

This role requires exceptional multitasking and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and resolve production issues across various applications under tight deadlines. Strong communication and ownership are critical, including the ability to proactively engage with stakeholders to clarify issues, present solutions, and ensure timely resolution of incidents.

Responsibilities : ============

• Develop, maintain, and enhance classic ASP and ASP.NET web applications.
• Architect and optimize database schemas; write and troubleshoot complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Work with Entity Framework, SSRS, and SSIS packages.
• Build and maintain Web APIs using .NET Core with a solid understanding of RESTful principles.
• Utilize technologies including C#, Visual Studio, SQL Server (SSMS), TypeScript, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap.
• Modify legacy applications to meet 504 ADA compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and bugs in a fast-paced production environment.
• Apply knowledge of DevOps practices and CI / CD pipelines.
• Work within Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with ArcGIS is a plus.
• Experience Crystal Reports with older as well as newer versions.

Requirements

Years

Required / Preferred

Experience

20

Required

Proof of hands-on experience in software development, evolving through legacy platforms to current technologies

20

Required

Experience with legacy asp and asp.net web applications. Please list project names in your experience.

20

Required

Experience with SQL Server and database design, entity framework, schema design, stored procedures, SSRS

15

Required

Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, Typescript, CSS, JavaScript

15

Required

Strong knowledge of unit testing frameworks and tools. Proficiency in writing unit tests using nUnit framework.

10

Required

Crystal Reports experience to work with older versions along with new.

Required

Proficiency in ASP.NET Core for building RESTful APIs.

Required

Experience with redesigning legacy asp and asp.net 3.5 framework applications with (since we have many)

Required

Experience with making web pages ADA 504 Compliant

Preferred

Prior experience in working with Texas Education Agency across several projects. Please list the projects.

Preferred

Arc GIS Software

Requirements

Legacy Systems Modernization Architect