VB.NET/ C# Developer (Mobile AL-On Site) POST NUMBER: 471615

VB.NET / C# / SQL Developer
Company: The Cooper Group
Location: Onsite at HQ in Mobile, AL
Employment Type: Contract (40 hours/week)

About The Cooper Group
The Cooper Group is a long-established maritime and logistics organization headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, with operations across the U.S. and in Mexico. Known for stability and strong employee retention, the company maintains a collaborative, long-term culture.
The in-house development team supports a suite of custom applications that are critical to daily operations. Due to an upcoming retirement and long-term planning, the team is adding a developer who can learn the systems, contribute meaningfully, and grow with the organization.

Role Overview
We are seeking a VB.NET / C# / SQL Developer who enjoys working within complex systems, solving problems, and taking ownership of their work. You will collaborate closely with the development team and company leadership to maintain and enhance core applications, support end users, and contribute to future technology improvements.
With strong performance, this role has the potential to grow into a senior or leadership position within IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a suite of in-house applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues and helpdesk tickets
• Develop new features and enhancements to existing systems
• Identify opportunities for optimization and modernization
• Collaborate with leadership on long-term technology initiatives
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience with VB.NET and C#
• Microsoft SSIS development experience
• SQL Server development (administration experience is a plus)
• Experience with GitHub or similar version control tools
• Web application development experience
• Solid understanding of software development best practices

Preferred Experience

• 5–15 years of professional development experience
• Experience supporting complex, custom-built systems
• Background working in a collaborative, multi-developer environment
• Ability to navigate and enhance legacy codebases

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.