System Software Programmer Advanced - SSPA 26-03478

Job Title: System Software Programmer Advanced
Location: Remote / Columbia, SC
Work Arrangement Note: Position may transition to hybrid or onsite with little to no notice; candidates must be open to relocation if required
Duration: 12 Months

Position Overview

This role supports a government agency s Division of Technology Services, which is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining mission-critical applications. The selected candidate will join the Web Application Development team to contribute to major initiatives involving Economic Services and Child Care system modernization.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated developer with strong experience in full-stack development, including user interface design and web service development, using Microsoft technologies.

Project Scope

• Contribute to the development and modernization of Early Care and Education systems
• Support migration and enhancement of legacy applications into an integrated Child Care Services System (CCSS)
• Participate in the redesign and integration of multiple systems into a unified platform
• Assist in integrating voucher-based and program-specific functionalities into the broader system
• Provide ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancements for existing applications
• Act as a backup to the lead developer and contribute to system design and implementation

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy web-based applications and services
• Build and maintain both front-end interfaces and back-end services
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and deployment activities
• Manage source code, builds, and releases using standard tools
• Maintain and enhance legacy systems while supporting modernization efforts
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues (break/fix support)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Document system designs, processes, and implementation decisions

Technical Environment & Tools

• Microsoft Visual Studio (2019/2022 and earlier versions)
• C#, ASP.NET, .NET Framework
• ASP.NET MVC (3 or higher)
• MS SQL Server 2016
• Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• IIS (Web Server)
• Entity Framework 6
• WCF, SSRS
• jQuery, Angular (PrimeNG)
• Responsive web design

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Experience & Skills:

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing medium to large-scale applications using .NET technologies
• 3+ years of experience developing data-driven applications using MS SQL Server
• 3+ years of experience building web-based applications using N-tier architecture and scalable design patterns
• Experience with dynamic content, complex security implementations, and enterprise-level systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and multiple server technologies (application, database, or web servers)
• Proven ability to design and implement multiple software components and subsystems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Human Services or similar domain systems
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with performance, security, and regression testing tools

Additional Skills

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to explain design decisions, trade-offs, and system architecture clearly
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal IT teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities