System Software Programmer - Advanced

Project Scope

An existing position is now vacant on the Application Development team in the DES Office of Technology. This position is important in the timely migration of applications and data from the former agency (DHEC) infrastructure to DES systems. Staff augmentation is required to complete this ongoing major project.

• The System Software Programmer will perform the independent analysis, design, implementation, modification and maintenance of agency software systems and technical support for required federal data transmittals. The programmer will lead data migration and software implementation for new software and will mentor junior team members. Emphasis will be placed on supporting Bureau of Water, including SDWIS, WQX, SWIFT and DW‑SFTIES.
• The programmer will regularly participate in cross‑functional discussions to effectively support the needs of internal and external customers.
• Software Development and Support: design, implement, support and maintain software, especially applications supporting the Bureau of Water functions and activities. Perform manual and automated testing to ensure robust, reliable applications. Address service desk tickets by working with users to understand issues, troubleshooting and debugging as needed.
• Collaborate with variety of audiences, including technical team members, customers, business analysts and other stakeholders, to understand, gather and polish functional and non‑functional requirements of software and processes. Mentor other developers and participate in code reviews.
• Migration Support: assist in ongoing and future migration processes by identifying dataflows, dependencies, and technical requirements. Modify applications and support deployment processes as needed.
• Documentation and Continuity: prepare and maintain system documentation for applications supported, including disaster/data recovery. Provide appropriate administrative documentation and project communication.
• Data Security and Integrity: adhere to Office of Technology (OT) application development and security standards to protect sensitive information of the agency, constituents, customers and systems.
• Other: additional opportunities and duties may be assigned.
• Demonstrable software troubleshooting/debugging and analysis skills.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Fluent in English with the ability to communicate across project and technical teams.
• Ability to analyze and organize complex technical data logically and efficiently.
• Expertise in developing and executing software test cases.
• Experience in maintaining and upgrading existing applications and systems.
• Effective collaborator with users, vendors, and IT personnel.
• Experience planning, directing, and reviewing work of technical teams and staff.
• Experience in software security standards and best practice.

• 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.
• 8 years of experience with government IT projects as a software developer, software engineer or related field.
• 8 years of experience in building and optimizing SQL statements and stored procedures.
• 3 years of experience supporting Water Quality/Safety Information Systems, preferably in a government setting.
• Working knowledge of ASP.NET, .NET, and C#, HTML, and CSS.

• Experience implementing, configuring and supporting SDWIS, Water Quality Exchange (WQX), SWIFT, and DW SFTIES.
• Experience with Apache Tomcat and Java.
• Experience working/collaborating with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Experience using service/help desk ticket platforms and Microsoft Office products.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Software Development