AI Application Engineer

Overview

AI Application Modernization Engineer to lead modernization of mission-critical legacy applications from VB6 and IBM i (AS400) to modern Microsoft platforms using AI-assisted development.

What you'll do

• Modernize legacy applications built with VB6, Synon, RPG, RPGLE, and CLP.
• Use Generative AI and AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Azure OpenAI) to accelerate code analysis, conversion, testing, documentation, and deployment.
• Design and execute migration strategies from legacy platforms to modern Microsoft technologies.
• Develop reusable modernization frameworks, patterns, and best practices for enterprise transformation.
• Design API-first architectures and service-based integrations using Azure services.
• Lead proof-of-concepts and pilots for AI-driven modernization capabilities.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with VB6 application development and maintenance.
• Proven experience modernizing legacy applications to Microsoft technologies.
• 5+ years of experience modernizing large-scale application modernization or migration programs.
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted software development tools and Generative AI technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.

Nice to have

• Experience converting VB6 applications to .NET MAUI, WinUI, or modern Microsoft technologies.
• Experience modernizing Synon, RPG, RPGLE, or AS400 applications.
• Experience with Azure-based application modernization programs.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, application rationalization, and technical debt reduction strategies.
• Microsoft Azure certifications.

Details

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