LEAD Software Engineer – Classic ASP to ASP.NET Migration

Overview

Key Objectives

 Lead the end-to-end rewrite and modernization of a legacy Classic ASP application into a secure, scalable ASP.NET platform.

 Ensure seamless migration of approximately 500–600 ASP pages while preserving business logic, enhancing user experience, and integrating with modern development practices.

 Collaborate closely with client stakeholders and offshore development teams to deliver a robust document management platform.

Key Responsibilities

 Lead the technical design and development of the migration from Classic ASP to ASP.NET with Razor and C#.

 Analyze and understand the existing Classic ASP codebase, identify reusable logic, and plan efficient rewriting strategies.

 Reverse engineer existing Classic ASP codebase and generate requirement documentation for developers.

 Build scalable backend services using Entity Framework, Strong ADO.NET, LINQ, and SQL Server for high-performance data access and processing.

 Modernize front-end experiences with Razor views, integrating or replacing KendoUI components as needed.

 Ensure secure coding practices, maintain high code quality through code reviews, and follow Git/GitHub workflow practices.

 Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and UI/UX teams to ensure smooth deployment and performance optimization.

 Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid/junior developers across onshore-offshore teams.

Required Technical Skills

 Intermediate to Strong understanding in Classic ASP, VBScript, COM libraries.

 Strong expertise in ASP.NET MVC and Razor for building modern webapplications with clean separation of concerns and maintainability.

 Advanced proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and responsive design, with hands-on experience implementing pixel-perfect, cross-browser-compatible UI.

 Skilled in developing reusable UI components using modular frontend practices and integrating or replacing legacy UI tools like KendoUI.

 Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and hands-on application of SOLID principles for scalable and testable code design.

 Strong grasp of design patterns (e.g., Repository, Factory, Dependency Injection) and their practical usage in ASP.NET-based layered architectures.

 Hands-on experience with dependency injection frameworks, such as built- in .NET Core DI container or third-party options (e.g., Autofac, Unity).

 Proficiency in implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms using ASP.NET Identity, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, or JWT-based security.

 Expertise in Entity Framework (EF6 or Core) ADO.NET and LINQ for ORM- based data access and optimization in complex relational databases like SQL Server.

 Version control using Git and GitHub, with a solid understanding of branching, pull request workflows, and release management.

 Familiarity with build and deployment pipelines in CI/CD environments using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions is a plus.

 Proficient in Agile Development, Story and Acceptance Criteria documentation,

Story pointing, estimation and planning.

 Proficient in coding Unit Test in C#.

Required Soft Skills

 Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to deal with complex legacy systems and migration nuances.

 Excellent communication skills to coordinate with clients and distributed teams.

 Proactive leadership with the ability to guide a cross-functional team through ambiguous technical challenges.

 Attention to detail and commitment to quality and maintainable code.

 Adaptability and patience when working with outdated technologies during transformation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person