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.

Roles / Responsibilities :

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. 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 Collaborate with technical team members customers business analysts and other stake holders 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 process as needed.
• Documentation and Continuity Prepare and maintain system documentation for applications supported including disaster / data recovery. Provide appropriate administrative documentation / 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

Mandatory Skill :

Desirable Skills :

Key Skills

Mainframe Development,Computer Science,Cobol,Disaster Recovery,.NET,Debugging,C / C++,C#,TCP,FileAid,Operating Systems,Db2

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1