Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - .Net

Department: DNA and Forensics, R&D

Reporting to: Manager of Software Engineering - DNA&F

Location:Baltimore, MD. This is a hybrid role with 3-days per week required to be worked in the Baltimore, MD office.

Hours of work: Typical hours of work are from 8:30 AM until 5:30 PM EST Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be necessary as needed. This position is exempt from overtime.

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 annually

Overview: We are looking for a SeniorSoftware Engineer-.NET who enjoys "detective work" within the code itself. You will support two massive, established enterprise products. This is a role for a developer who wants to master the "inner workings" of complex systems, managing everything from UI components to deep SQL stored procedures. If you are a disciplined coder who values accuracy and enjoys solving puzzles within large-scale legacy environments, you will thrive here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain & Modernize: Navigate and enhance two distinct 1M+ LOC codebases, performing both critical bug fixes and feature enhancements.
• Bilingual Development: Work seamlessly across C# and VB.NET environments, ensuring feature parity and stability across both product lines.
• Data Integrity: Write and optimize complex SQL Server stored procedures and handle manual data mapping to ensure 100% accuracy for forensic records.
• UI Maintenance: Build and refine desktop interfaces using WinForms and professional UI suites like Infragistics and DevExpress.
• Workflow Logic: Implement and test complex business rules and "Chain of Custody" logic to meet strict federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Collaborative Troubleshooting: Partner with senior architects and QA to perform root-cause analysis on complex system behaviors.

The Tech Stack You'll Master:

• Frameworks: .NET Framework 4.8, Unity DI.
• Languages: C#, VB.NET.
• Data: SQL Server, ADO.NET.
• UI/Reporting: WinForms, Infragistics, DevExpress, ActiveReports.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of .NET Framework (v4.8) experience.
• Proficiency in C# and VB.NET: Ability to read, debug, and write code in both languages is essential.
• WinForms Specialist: Practical experience building or maintaining Windows desktop applications.
• SQL & ADO.NET: Strong SQL Server skills, including the ability to write stored procedures and manage data without relying on modern ORMs.
• Experience with Third-Party Toolkits: Familiarity with Infragistics and DevExpress is a plus.
• Large-Scale Systems: Comfort working in a massive, N-tier monolithic architecture where impact analysis is key.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.

Perks & Benefits

• Stability & Mission: Work on software that has a direct, positive impact on public safety and the justice system.
• Deep Technical Growth: Gain rare expertise in enterprise-grade legacy systems and complex data management.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Hybrid Work: A balanced schedule in our Baltimore office to foster team collaboration.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
• Additionally, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Ability to travel on a flexible schedule. Airplane travel is necessary.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The pay range for this role is:

110,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Maryland)