We are currently seeking an experienced VBA Developer to support, maintain, and modernise business-critical user-developed applications, including solutions built with VBA, Excel Macros, Microsoft Access, SharePoint, and Microsoft Power Platform.
This role provides the opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders, SMEs, and technical delivery teams to enhance existing applications, resolve complex technical issues, and drive modernisation initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring applications remain reliable, scalable, and fit for purpose while helping organisations reduce reliance on legacy solutions and improve operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and support applications built using VBA, Excel Macros, and Microsoft Access.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues and perform root cause analysis to ensure reliable business operations.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and modernise legacy applications and manual processes.
• Design, build, test, and deploy enhancements that improve performance, usability, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and promote development best practices, quality standards, and documentation.
• Support application integration, data management, and ongoing operational support activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance stability, efficiency, and user experience.
Skills & Experience
• Strong hands-on experience developing and supporting VBA, Excel Macro, and Microsoft Access solutions.
• Experience with SQL, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Working knowledge of C#, .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Azure, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills across applications and databases.
• Experience modernising or enhancing legacy business applications and user-developed tools.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and deliver scalable, fit-for-purpose technical solutions.
• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial services industry experience and relevant Microsoft certifications will be highly regarded.
Next Steps
If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organisation you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us.
For a complete list of open opportunities with Cognizant, visit www.cognizant.com/careers.
Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
