IT - DES - System Software Programmer - Advanced

Job Title: System Software Programmer

Location: Remote

Position Type: C2C/W2

Years of Experience:10 years

Duration of the Contract: 12 months

Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a resident of a state that aligns with Eastern or Central Time.

Project Scope:

The System Software Programmer will independently perform analysis, design, implementation, modification, and maintenance of agency software systems, including technical support for required federal data transmittals. This role will lead data migration and software implementations, mentor junior team members, and primarily support Bureau of Water systems, including SDWIS, WQX, SWIFT, and DW-SFTIES.

The programmer will actively participate in cross-functional discussions to effectively meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills

·        Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

·        Ability to analyze and organize complex technical data effectively

·        Expertise in developing and executing software test cases

·        Experience maintaining and upgrading legacy applications

·        Strong collaboration skills with users, vendors, and IT teams

·        Experience planning, directing, and reviewing technical team work

·        Experience with software security standards and best practices

·        Leadership experience within technical teams

·        Ability to communicate and coordinate with non-IT business units

·        Subject matter expertise in complex systems and enterprise applications

·        Experience estimating development effort and project scope

·        Creative problem solver with flexibility to learn new tools and technologies

·        Software Development and Support, Collaboration & Mentorship, Migration Support, Documentation & Continuity, Data Security & Integrity

Required Skills & Experience:

·        8 years’ experience with government IT projects as a software developer, software engineer or related field

·        8 years’ experience in building and optimizing SQL statements and stored procedures

·        3 years’ experience supporting Water Quality/Safety Information Systems, preferably in a government setting

·        Working knowledge of ASP.NET, .NET, and C#, HTML, and CSS

Preferred Skills:

·        Experience implementing, configuring and supporting SDWIS, Water Quality Exchange (WQX), SWIFT, and DW–SFTIES

·        Experience with Apache Tomcat and Java

·        Experience using service/help desk ticket platforms and Microsoft Office products.

·        Experience working/collaborating with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Education:

A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field and experience in computer software development, modification, and maintenance. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.