Software Engineer, Senior/Lead Role

GTSC seeks a Senior/Lead Software Engineer for Fairmont, West Virginia.

This position may be onsite, hybrid, or remote depending on project needs. Onsite roles require work at the client facility in Fairmont, WV.

You will support State and Local IT Support Projects based in Fairmont, West Virginia for applications, such as GST's Assessor Assistant, Dog Tag, Online Filing, and Sheriff Tax. This role is responsible for the ongoing support, enhancement, and maintenance of both current and legacy applications, websites, and supporting infrastructure using Microsoft-based technologies.

In addition to legacy support, this role will play a key role in modernizing and consolidating existing GST software applications into a unified, modular platform built on a modern technology stack. The engineer will help evolve current systems toward a configuration-driven model that allows functionality to be enabled or disabled based on client needs while maintaining continuity of service for existing customers.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level engineer who is comfortable working across the full software lifecycle, balancing operational support responsibilities with forward-looking modernization and architectural improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Provide application support, troubleshooting, and user training for legacy systems to provide continuity of service for mission-critical applications, such as responding to incidents, conducting root cause analysis, identifying application issues and/or data fixes, and working with end-users to address application questions and issues.

Maintain and update reports associated with GST applications, using tools such as Crystal Reports

Develop and maintain databases, including design, implementation, optimization, and administration

Administer and support websites, including permissions, ownership, indexing services, logs, usage statistics, and content management (website platforms include both ASP.NET and WYSIWYG editors (e.g., Wix)

Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation such as requirements, design specifications, and user guides

Identify, document, and prioritize technical debt and make trade off recommendations to stakeholders

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Windows-based and web applications using Microsoft development technologies

Provide mentoring and direction to junior software developer(s)

Provide Windows desktop, server, and printer support, as required, to end users Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Proven experience developing applications using C#, ASP.NET, VB6, and VB.NET

Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS

Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access

Experience working with legacy applications, including report development and maintenance using Crystal Reports

Experience with secure coding and development practices

Experience administering and supporting IIS-hosted applications and services

Working knowledge of virtualized environments and Virtual Machines (VMs)

Proficiency using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for querying, troubleshooting, and database administration

Experience using GitHub for source control, collaboration, and version management

Working knowledge of Windows system administration

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-facing, government-supported environment

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical users, including government and public-sector stakeholders Security & Eligibility Requirements

Ability to successfully pass a government background investigation

Must meet eligibility requirements associated with government-supported projects

Compensation & Benefits

GST offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health, life, and disability insurance; retirement programs; paid leave; tuition assistance; professional development opportunities; and employee recognition programs. The projected annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $118,000, based on factors such as location, education, experience, skill set, and contract requirements.

Benefits

BENEFITS - Employees working 30+ hours weekly

We celebrate your contributions we will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Business Unit: Global Sciences and Technology (GST)

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Definitions: If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.

As part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

GTSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law.