Systems Software Programmer _ Contract -Columbia, SC

Systems Software Programmer
Location: Columbia,
SC

Interview Process: 1 round, in person
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 20+ Years

Candidate
location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Project Scope:

We are seeking an experienced Systems
Software Programmer – Consultant with strong expertise in VB.NET, SQL,
state government tax systems, and enterprise application development.

The consultant will serve as a senior
developer and technical advisor, providing technical guidance, development
support, troubleshooting, and application enhancement recommendations. The role
involves working on complex software solutions, maintaining system stability,
optimizing application performance, and supporting production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Provide technical
guidance and mentorship to development teams.

·        Serve as a senior
developer supporting application design, coding, and implementation activities.

·        Develop, modify,
test, and implement software applications.

·        Configure
application components and deliver technical solutions.

·        Lead and manage
small-scale development projects.

·        Troubleshoot
application, database, backup, and recovery issues.

·        Develop
workaround solutions for technical challenges.

·        Perform software
upgrades and system enhancements.

·        Monitor,
maintain, and optimize system infrastructure.

·        Ensure data
integrity, system stability, and application performance.

·        Collaborate with
technical teams and stakeholders to resolve issues.

·        Manage multiple
tasks and provide regular project updates.

·        Participate in
shared 24/7 on-call support responsibilities.

Required Skills & Experience:

·        20+ years of
experience with VB.NET

·        20+ years of
experience with SQL

·        20+ years of
experience with State Government Tax Systems

·        20+ years of
experience as a Software Developer

Preferred Skills:

·        Experience with GENTAX

·        Experience
working with government revenue/tax applications

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience.