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Job Title: Programmer Consultant
Location: Blythewood, SC
Duration: 12 Months
Scope of the Project:
A state government agency is seeking a Programmer Consultant to support the development and maintenance of business-critical applications within a multi-tiered architecture. The primary focus is on MicroFocus Visual COBOL running under IIS on Windows Server 2022. This role will involve developing new business functionality, troubleshooting and enhancing existing applications, and supporting production systems.
You will work across various project types, including:
Business logic supporting online systems
Batch programming and scheduling
Data extraction and reporting
Integration with UI (.NET VB.NET, C#) and backend database systems (SQL Server and Oracle)
The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with business users and technical stakeholders.
Daily Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze legacy business applications, web services, and batch processes
Troubleshoot and resolve assigned system issues
Propose technical solutions and collaborate with business stakeholders
Code, test, promote, and verify solutions meet functional requirements
Provide regular updates to the development manager
Participate in both development and production support tasks
Required Skills (ranked by importance):
8+ years of development experience with MicroFocus Visual COBOL on Windows Server 2019/2022, including batch and IIS-based applications
4+ years of development using Visual Studio 2019/2022, including proficiency with the integrated debugger
4+ years of application programming experience with RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server)
Preferred Skills (ranked by importance):
5+ years writing complex SQL queries for Oracle and SQL Server
2+ years experience with IIS configuration/setup
1+ year of development experience with Microsoft C# .NET
Education Requirements:
Preferred: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience
Alternate: Minimum of 10 years of directly related technical experience
Certifications:
Not required, but Microsoft certifications will be considered during evaluation
MicroFocus certifications are highly desirable and may enhance selection chances