System Software Programmer - Project Lead - SOSC

Title: System Software Programmer - Project Lead
Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:
The Division of Technology Services is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and obtaining multiple mission critical applications for the client. The Department seeks a highly motivated individual with advanced experience and extensive software development skills to play a key role in the Application Development team that will deliver new client's child welfare Re-Engineering projects. The candidate will serve as the systems program project lead.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience independently designing and implementing medium to large-scale software systems and components using .net architectures.
• 8+ years' experience developing data-driven applications utilizing significant relational database engines as part of the overall application architecture.
• 8+ years' experience building Windows/web-based software systems, utilizing N-tier architectures, dynamic content, highly scalable approaches, and complex security models/implementations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and at least two application, database, messaging, or web server systems.
• Successful design and implementation of multiple software components and subsystems.
• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• Preference will be given to experience related to Child welfare or human services system design and development and/or knowledge of the SACWIS/CCWIS requirements and objectives.
• Candidate must be able to communicate clearly with the development team, Project staff, and the user community.
• Strong Project skills
• Self-Starter
• Experience with Agile software development is a plus.
• Minimal Management required.