Lead System Software Programmer

Job Title: System Software Programmer Project Lead

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: Through December 2026, with potential extension up to 2 years

Client: A State Government Agency

Role Summary

This role owns end-to-end responsibility for designing, modernizing, securing, and supporting enterprise-level state systems. The focus is legacy modernization to ASP.NET MVC/Core, system reliability, security compliance, and technical leadership across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Perform advanced programming, system design, configuration, testing, and documentation for complex agency systems

Lead modernization of legacy systems to ASP.NET MVC or .NET Core environments

Modify existing systems to meet agency and cybersecurity compliance standards

Migrate applications from legacy platforms to modern environments using industry best practices

Ensure high availability and uptime for mission-critical systems

Diagnose, isolate, and resolve complex software defects

Monitor system performance and capacity, execute disaster recovery plans, and provide Tier 2 support

Adhere strictly to application development standards and security policies

Manage source control using Git for all code check-in and check-out

Ensure cross-browser compatibility including IE, Chrome, and Firefox

Update database connection strings to support DB2 to SQL migrations

Enhance existing systems to retire mainframe components and streamline backend workflows

Prepare and maintain system documentation and architecture diagrams

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and State IT Data Center stakeholders

Plan, track, and execute project milestones through completion

Recommend system architecture designs aligned with strategic business goals

Provide regular status updates to the project team

Support development of policies and procedures aligned with cybersecurity and information risk management standards

Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, FISMA, and SC Information Security requirements

Required Skills

5+ years of experience with ASP.NET MVC Framework

5+ years of experience with C#

5+ years of experience with Visual Studio

5+ years of experience with .NET Framework

5+ years of experience with SQL

3+ years of experience with DB2

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Skills

Experience with source control tools such as TFS and Git

Administrative system experience related to HR practices, financial billing, and data security (PI, PHI)