Full Stack Developer (Strategic Modernization)

About AppExert

At AppExert, we enable top remote developers to work with interesting tech companies worldwide. We provide 100% remote full-time employment with options to work from one of our remote pods in Montreal, Toronto, Chennai, and Bangalore. If you're passionate about working with interesting companies and make a significant impact, AppExert is the ideal platform.

We’re humble and proud building the happiest remote developers community in India, enabling developers like you to follow their passions while staying closely connected to what genuinely matters to them. The dilemma of choosing between a gratifying career and a meaningful connection to your roots is no longer a concern.

Full Stack Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the gradual replacement of Crystal Reports with web-based reporting solutions.
• Analyze and enhance a complex legacy .NET 4.x / VB6 system, identifying safe modernization paths.
• Design modular, modern components using PostgreSQL, Node.js, Python, and React.
• Partner with QA, product, and leadership to reduce risk while improving product velocity and stability.
• Help build a sustainable modernization strategy (Strangler Fig pattern), preserving schema compatibility and avoiding downtime.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of strong Backend Development experience in .NET and/or modern open-source stacks (Node.js, Python, Postgres).

• Familiarity with legacy systems and confidence working in complex, high-stakes codebases.
• Prior experience replacing Crystal Reports or similar legacy tools is a strong plus.
• Strong architectural instincts and ability to work with legacy schemas and data contracts.
• Bonus: knowledge of cloud hosting, containerization, or SaaS product delivery models.

Why AppExert?

At AppExert, our main objective is to cultivate a supportive community for remote developers, ensuring a strong sense of belonging. We offer a variety of benefits to ensure you can always work hard and have fun:

• Connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals from around the world, expanding your network and knowledge.
• Flexibility and freedom, allowing you to choose your own work location. Whether you prefer working from the comfort of your home, a bustling coffee shop, or a tranquil beach, the choice of location is entirely yours.
• Secure and reliable remote work environment, ensuring that our employees can enjoy the benefits of flexibility while having a solid foundation to thrive professionally.
• A supportive environment where you can sharpen your skills, receive valuable feedback and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
• Robust infrastructure, effective communication channels, and remote collaboration tools.
• A healthy work-life balance by ensuring that our developers have a standard 40-hour workweek, allowing them to excel in their roles while maintaining their well-being.
• Paid time off so you can really recharge and enjoy life.
• Health, wellness, and lifestyle benefits to balance your heart, mind, and body.
• Virtual team building activities and social events - we foster a sense of connection among our team members, recognising the significance of staying united even in remote work settings.
• An amazing culture to top it all off!