Associate Software Development Engineer

Take your career to the next level! In the last few years our goal has been expansion, creating growth opportunities for many of our team members. Not only are we serious about growth, but we are also serious about helping our customers during hard financial times. We take pride in providing solutions and offering a helping hand, not only to our customers but also to the communities we serve. As we continue to expand and grow into a national leader in consumer financing, we invite you to consider joining our team. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in people's lives and bringing a personal touch to finance, we'd love to have you on board! Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and results-driven VB/SQL Engineer with .NET Core expertise to join our software development team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in legacy VB development and SQL Server, with hands-on experience in modernizing applications using .NET Core. This role involves maintaining and enhancing existing applications while contributing to the development of new, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance legacy applications developed in VB.NET / Classic VB. Design, develop, and deploy new features using .NET Core / C#. Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database logic. Participate in system design, code reviews, and performance tuning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management. Support migration and modernization of legacy systems into modern .NET architecture. Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application and database-related issues. Document technical specifications, workflows, and processes. Required Qualifications: < 2 years of experience in software development. Strong experience in VB.NET, Visual Basic 6 (VB6) (optional but preferred). Proficient in SQL Server (T-SQL) – including query optimization, stored procedures, views, and triggers. Hands-on experience with .NET Core / C#. Familiarity with Entity Framework Core, REST APIs, and modern development tools. Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git). Solid understanding of software development best practices and SDLC. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in migrating legacy VB apps to .NET Core. Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. Experience in financial, insurance, or enterprise systems is a plus. If you are a job applicant who resides in the state of California, please review our California Employee Privacy Policy at the following link: https://regionalfinance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/UPDATED-Employee-Privacy-Policy-11.2022.pdf Regional is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (“Protected Characteristics”). Regional’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all phases of the employment process and relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions and opportunities; transfers; social and recreational programs; layoff; and terminations.