Hybrid Senior Software Engineer – Assembler, Visual Basic, C++

at 3Pillar Global

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer – Assembler, Visual Basic, C++
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: SDLC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer in Toronto working on rebuilding legacy applications using Visual Basic and C++. Collaborating with global teams on high-performance software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Craft client code that is not just efficient but also performant, testable, scalable, secure, and of the highest quality.
• Provide accurate status tracking, reporting, and estimation using project methods and tools.
• Gather requirements, validate their understanding amongst the team, and create and maintain relevant documentation.
• Execute activities within the current methodology and uphold the highest quality standards.
• Foster collaboration with fellow engineers, designers, and managers to comprehend user pain points and iterate on solutions that drive client success.
• Take ownership of projects, from technical design to a successful launch.

Requirements

• Need someone who knows Visual Basic or C++ programming to rebuild in a more modern language. It is not a web application. Looking for someone who understands and has previous experience in low-level languages who can either rebuild the application or redocument it so that it can be rebuilt.
• Compile a legacy app that is in Visual Basic, and decompile it in assembler, then rebuild that assembler back into a modern language.
• Demonstrated expertise with at least 5+ years of experience in one specified technology.
• Professional background in Systems Engineering.
• Proficiency in modern C++ development for high-performance applications.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and integrating with RESTful APIs.
• Expert-level skills in reverse engineering, including software disassembly, protocol analysis, and the use of decompilers for EXE files.
• Proven ability to work with legacy systems, specifically Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6), including DLLs and OCX controls.
• Experience implementing and maintaining event automation systems.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet communication protocols and networking principles.
• Experience in engineering software systems of medium-to-large scope and complexity.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience in building frontend/backend applications at scale.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Additional Experience Desired:
• Experience with industrial fieldbus protocols such as Profibus or Interbus is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with serial communication protocols like RS-232.
• Knowledge of source control tools.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (inheritance, polymorphism, classes, instances, properties).
• Knowledge of protocols like HTTP, and serialization formats like JSON and XML.
• Knowledge of document databases.
• Experience with Unit testing.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance benefits as per company policy.
• Life Insurance as per company policy
• 12 days of paid vacation, sick leave and paid holidays as per local law
• Paternity and maternity leave as per as per local law
• Marriage, bereavement and graduation leaves as per company policy
• Sick leave and paid holidays as per local law
• Christmas bonus as per local law
• Saving Fund “Asociacion Solidarista”
• Beach house (Managed by the Asociacion Solidarista)
• Discounts in local shops
• Direct deposit of payroll.
• Paid professional certifications