VBA Developer
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Job Title: vBA Developer Job Description We are seeking a Visual Basic/VBA Developer to support and enhance a set of business-critical Legacy applications built on Microsoft Access with Visual Basic code, integrated with SQL Server and other Legacy databases. The role primarily focuses on maintenance, stability, and incremental improvement, aiming for pragmatic modernization over time. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone comfortable working with older technology stacks while bringing a modernization mindset to reduce risk and technical debt. Responsibilities Support and maintain Legacy Microsoft Access applications written in Visual Basic/VBA. Troubleshoot, fix, and enhance existing VBA code, forms, and reports. Manage and optimize ODBC connections to SQL Server and other Legacy databases, such as Progress. Work with business users to resolve defects, implement small enhancements, and improve usability. Provide Business As Usual (BAU) support for applications accessed via RDP in a data-centre-hosted environment. Document application logic, dependencies, and risks to improve knowledge retention. Identify opportunities for low-risk modernization, such as refactoring and data access improvements. Essential Skills Strong experience with Visual Basic/VBA. Hands-on development experience with older versions of Microsoft Access. Solid working knowledge of SQL Server, including queries, stored procedures, and schema understanding. experience using ODBC to connect applications to external databases. Comfortable supporting Legacy systems in production environments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications experience with SQL, Oracle, and Visual Basic. Work Environment You will be working in a data-centre-hosted environment, accessing applications via RDP. The position involves maintaining and modernizing older technology stacks, offering a unique opportunity to innovate within a Legacy system framework. Location Brockworth, UK Rate/Salary 400.00 - 450.00 GBP Daily Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Notice available at our website. To access our Online Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Shield.
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