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.NET Programmer (SNAP/TANF) Location: Columbia, SC hybrid (3 days onsite per week) Interview Process: 2 rounds, Virtual/Online Duration: 12 Months Employment Type: Contract Experience Required: 08+ Years Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense. Project Scope: The Division of Technology Services is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting multiple mission-critical applications. This role will support major web application initiatives, including Economic Services Re-Engineering projects and the Refugee Management System

The selected candidate will be part of the Web Application Development team, contributing to the design and development of enterprise applications supporting economic assistance programs such as SNAP and TANF. The role requires strong expertise in full-stack .NET development, web services, database-driven applications, and enterprise integrations. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-level web applications using .NET technologies Participate in the development of new Economic Services systems, including registration, interview center, and eligibility platforms Develop robust front-end and back-end components using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Angular, and related technologies Build and maintain web services, APIs, and application integrations for internal and external systems Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and technical leads to understand subsystem requirements and implement solutions Design and document software subsystems, components, and technical specifications Implement, debug, and optimize software components and application modules Develop unit tests, execute integration tests, and support deployment activities Participate in integrated testing sessions across test and production environments Analyze system-level design decisions and communicate impacts to development teams Support technical infrastructure including source code repositories, build systems, and deployment pipelines Work with SQL Server databases for data design, development, optimization, and reporting Assist in creating secure, scalable, and high-performance application architectures Mentor junior developers and share technical expertise within the team Participate in Agile development activities, sprint planning, and technical reviews Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation, and best development practices Collaborate with business users, stakeholders, and state IT teams to deliver project objectives Required Skills & Experience: 7+ years of experience designing and implementing medium to large-scale software systems using .NET architecture 5+ years of experience developing data-driven applications using SQL Server 5+ years of experience building web-based applications using N-tier architecture 5+ years of experience with dynamic web content, scalable systems, and secure application models 2+ years of experience with Angular / AngularJS Strong hands-on experience with C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC Experience with web services, API development, and service-oriented architecture Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, stored procedures, and database integrations Experience with source control and build management using TFS Strong debugging, testing, and deployment experience Technical Environment / Tools Microsoft Visual Studio (2010/2013/2015/2017) C#, ASP.NET, .NET Framework ASP.NET MVC Angular / AngularJS / PrimeNG jQuery MS SQL Server 2016 IIS TFS (Team Foundation Server) SSRS WCF Entity Framework 6 Responsive Web Design MS Server 2012 R2 Preferred Skills: Experience working on Economic Services Eligibility systems such as SNAP/TANF Experience in government or public sector application development Experience with Agile software development methodologies Microsoft development certifications preferred Experience with enterprise reporting tools and data integrations Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR equivalent work experience