Job Details

Job Title: Systems Software Programmer - Advanced (9250)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Possibility of Extension: Yes
Work Location: Columbia, SC 29201 (Remote)
Candidate Location Requirement: Must reside in a state aligned with Eastern or Central Time zones
Interview Process: One round - Virtual/Online

Position Overview
The Client is seeking an experienced Systems Software Programmer - Advanced to support the Application Development team. This position is critical to the ongoing migration of applications and data from the former DHEC infrastructure to DES-managed systems.
The selected consultant will play a key role in designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise applications related to water quality monitoring, safety, licensing, and regulatory compliance. These applications are mission-critical to the Bureau of Water and have dependencies across invoicing, reporting, and file management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, maintain, and support enterprise software applications supporting Bureau of Water programs
• Perform independent analysis and implementation of application enhancements and system upgrades
• Build, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects
• Support and maintain Water Quality and Safety Information Systems used for monitoring, trending, and licensing
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and data issues across development and production environments
• Participate in application and data migration efforts, identifying data flows, system dependencies, and technical risks
• Collaborate with business users, analysts, vendors, and technical teams to gather and refine requirements
• Address service/help desk tickets by working directly with end users to resolve technical issues
• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases to ensure application stability and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with Office of Technology (OT) security standards and best practices
• Prepare and maintain system, technical, and disaster recovery documentation
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers as needed
• Support federal and inter-agency data transmittals and integrations
• Assist with estimating development effort and supporting project planning activities

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Relevant professional experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
• Minimum 8 years of experience working on government IT projects as a software developer, software engineer, or related role
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience building and optimizing SQL statements and stored procedures
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting Water Quality or Water Safety Information Systems, preferably in a government environment
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • ASP.NET
  • .NET Framework
  • C#
  • HTML
  • CSS
• Demonstrated experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills
• Ability to analyze and organize complex technical data efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience implementing, configuring, or supporting:
  • SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System)
  • Water Quality Exchange (WQX)
  • SWIFT
  • DW-SFTIES
• Experience working with Apache Tomcat and Java
• Prior experience collaborating with or supporting projects involving the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Experience using service/help desk ticketing platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Leadership experience or experience guiding technical teams
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with business units outside of IT
• Creative problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies

About US: InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.