IT - DSS - System Software Programmer - Advanced

Job Title: System Software Programmer - Advanced

Location: Remote (due to Governor's orders, this position could change to hybrid or onsite with little to no notice. Resources should be open to relocation should that change occur.)

Duration: 12 months

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

The Division of Technology Services is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and obtaining multiple mission critical applications for the Department of Social Services.

The Department seeks a highly motivated individual who has the skills for the software development to be part of the Web Application Development team to continue the delivery the new Economic Services and Child Care Re-Engineering projects.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Candidate should be an experienced coder in both visual interfaces and web services construction. In addition, they should be expert in the most effective and efficient product development using Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2019, C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC 3 or higher, jQuery, Angular, PrimeNG, .NET, MS SQL Server 2016 enterprise server and TFS (Team Foundation Server). This includes code development, unit testing, source code management, build management, integration testing, and deployment.

This contract position is needed for ongoing development and support for the Early Care and Education systems. System assignments will include maintaining and updating legacy applications into the larger integrated Child Care Services System development (CCSS), serving as a developer in relations to Child Care Licensing. This position will also serve as a developer for the effort to migrate our SC Voucher process in to CCSS as well as act as support for the current applications. This position may be assigned to additional system development projects as needed to support the Agency and the Early Care and Education program. The Child Care Services System (CCSS) is a project that is replacing several different Child Care Systems with a newer framework that integrates functions and reporting into one system. This position will also play a role in the development efforts for the Child Care Services System and will assist in planning and integrating the SC Voucher and CACFP functions into the CCSS.

SC Voucher is an intranet application for children to receive payment vouchers attending quality rated childcare providers. Attendance is logged within the system and quality rated childcare providers receive payment. This is a federally funded program that is administered at the state level. This position will act as a back up to the lead developer and will be responsible for designing and implementing the processes and functions into CCSS. This position will participate in the modifications of all SC Voucher system components and provide ongoing support for any needed changes and break/fix support for the SC Voucher's daily use.

ENVIRONMENTS AND TOOLS:

MS Server 2012 R2 enterprise server, IIS 8.5

MS SQL Server 2016.

TFS (Team Foundation Server)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010/2013/2015

C#, ASP.NET, .NET

IIS

ASP.NET MVC 3 or higher

jQuery

SSRS

WCF

Entity Framework 6

Responsive design

Angular (PrimeNG)

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

3+ years of experience independently designing and implementing medium to large-scale software systems and components using .net architectures.

3+ years' experience developing data-driven applications utilizing MS SQL Server

3+ years' experience building web-based software systems, utilizing N-tier architectures, dynamic content, highly-scalable approaches, and complex security models/implementations

2+ Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and at least two application, database, messaging or web server systems.

2+ Successful design and implementation of multiple software components and subsystems.

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

Experience with Human Services (CAPSS) software development

Experience with Agile software development is a plus.

Experience with performance, security, and regression testing tools

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Ability to communicate the design and implementation of software systems including relevant strengths/weaknesses and reasons for implementation decisions.

Ability to communicate (orally and written) effectively with technical, non-technical staff, and customers/stakeholders as needed or directed.

Ability to communicate effectively with the DSS and other State information technology staff.