Systems Engineer

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented software Systems Engineer to contribute to the maintenance, refactoring, and continued development of several legacy applications. The applications are primarily written in Fortran, C#, C++, and VB.NET, and the role will involve close collaboration with an offshore software development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of legacy systems, modern software engineering practices, and the ability to bridge the gap between old and new technologies. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and excellent communication skills. While structural engineering and building code domain knowledge is not required it is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the development, maintenance, and refactoring of legacy applications written in Fortran, C#, and VB.NET
• Analyze existing systems to identify technical debt and propose strategies for modernization and optimization
• Develop detailed technical requirements, design documents, and architecture diagrams to guide the offshore development team
• Review and provide feedback on pull requests (PRs) to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and alignment with project goals
• Ensure compliance with best practices for software development, including version control, documentation, and testing
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend tools and methodologies to enhance development processes

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 1 year in a senior or lead role
• Proficiency in C# and C++
• Experience with Fortran and VB.NET would be a bonus. Willingness to work with Fortran is a must
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, architectural patterns, and design principles
• Experience in writing technical documentation, defining requirements, and creating system diagrams
• Demonstrated ability to review code and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex legacy codebases
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with offshore or distributed teams
• Knowledge of modernization strategies, including migrating legacy applications to modern platforms
• Experience with debugging and testing legacy systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Structural engineering, civil engineering, or other building code related experience
• Previous experience with structural design software (RISA, STAAD, Bentley, Mathcad, SAP/ETABS, RFEM, etc)
• PE license is a plus
• Understanding of database management systems and data migration techniques
• Previous experience in mentoring or managing distributed development teams

Work Environment:This is a fully remote role. The position may require occasional travel to collaborate with the offshore development team or attend stakeholder meetings.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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