Application Modernization Consultant

ASHWORTH BROTHERS

Application Modernization Consultant

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Modernization Consultant to help assess, redesign, and rebuild a suite of legacy internal applications currently built in Visual Basic. These applications are business-critical but relatively simple in nature (e.g., calculators, data lookup tools, and form-based workflows). This role will lead the evaluation of current-state applications, recommend an appropriate modern technology platform, and ultimately rebuild these applications into a unified, scalable, and secure solution. This is a hands-on consulting role that blends architecture, product thinking, and full-stack development.

Key Responsibilities

Discovery & Assessment

• Analyze and reverse engineer existing Visual Basic applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders and IT to gather requirements
• Identify opportunities to consolidate or eliminate redundant functionality

Solution Design & Architecture

• Recommend modern platforms (Microsoft stack, web-based, cross-platform)
• Define scalable architecture supporting cross-platform access and security
• Design data models and integration patterns

UI/UX & Product Design

• Translate workflows into modern user experiences
• Simplify and standardize interfaces
• Ensure usability for business users

Development & Implementation

• Lead hands-on development
• Build front-end and back-end components
• Refactor database interactions and ensure clean code

Deployment & Security

• Design deployment strategy (Azure, Intune)
• Implement secure authentication (MFA)
• Support application distribution and updates

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience
• Experience modernizing legacy applications
• Strong Microsoft stack experience (.NET, Azure)
• Cross-platform or web-based application experience
• Strong SQL/data modeling skills
• Ability to recommend technology solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PWA, Blazor, or .NET MAUI/Xamarin
• Familiarity with Intune
• Experience with Power Apps
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Strong UI/UX mindset

Work Arrangement

• Initial onsite presence required (1–2 weeks)
• Additional onsite visits at key milestones
• Remote work supported otherwise
• DC-area candidates preferred but not required

Duration

• Initial contract ~6 months
• Potential for extension

What Success Looks Like

• Clear understanding of current applications
• Defined architecture and platform
• Delivery of modern, unified applications
• Improved usability and scalability