VB6 Developer
Posted 2 days ago by Experis UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Telford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The VB6 Developer role involves working within the Local Data Capture (LDC) capability, focusing on the development and support of components in a complex legacy environment. The position requires a strong development background and a willingness to learn, as the candidate will contribute to the stability and delivery of critical services. The role includes collaboration with various teams to ensure quality and alignment with live service priorities. The position is based in Telford, requiring two days on-site work per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and support LDC components within the estate.
- Contribute to delivery of changes, ensuring quality and stability across releases.
- Investigate and resolve defects and production issues.
- Work closely with Delivery Managers and service teams to align development with delivery and live service priorities.
- Adhere to established processes, controls, and standards within a legacy environment.
- Actively build knowledge of the LDC platform and associated technologies.
Key Skills:
- Strong general development background with a willingness to learn legacy technologies.
- Experience or exposure to: VB6, Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0, NuMega DevPartner Studio, VB6 ActiveX Components, VBA.
- Experience working with integration and tooling, including: SOAP Toolkits, Team Foundation Server (TFS), XML, Edge Integrated Single Sign On (ISSO).
- Experience working in controlled, production-critical environments is beneficial.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Telford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: VB6 Developer
Rate: £400-435 per day
Clearance Required: BPSS
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford - 2 days on site per week
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable developer to join the LDC (Local Data Capture) capability within the wider team set-up. This role is well suited to someone with a strong core development background who is keen to learn and work within a complex legacy estate, supporting the ongoing delivery and stability of critical services. You will be working on a large, business-critical system supporting the Self-Assessment regime, with LDC forming a key part of the data capture process used across the business. The role operates within a fast-paced environment, balancing change delivery with the stability of live services. The successful candidate will work closely with Delivery Leads, engineers, and service teams to develop and support LDC components, while building knowledge of the platform and its associated tooling.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and support LDC components within the estate.
- Contribute to delivery of changes, ensuring quality and stability across releases
- Investigate and resolve defects and production issues
- Work closely with Delivery Managers and service teams to align development with delivery and live service priorities
- Adhere to established processes, controls, and standards within a legacy environment
- Actively build knowledge of the LDC platform and associated technologies
Technical Skills / Experience
- Strong general development background with a willingness to learn legacy technologies
- Experience or exposure to: VB6 Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 NuMega DevPartner Studio VB6 ActiveX Components VBA
- Experience working with integration and tooling, including: SOAP Toolkits Team Foundation Server (TFS) XML Edge Integrated Single Sign On (ISSO)
- Experience working in controlled, production-critical environments is beneficial
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.