System Software Programmer - Consultant

Position Title: System Software Programmer Consultant

Contract Type: W2 or C2C

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Extension Possible)



Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Onboarding Requirement: Must be onsite full-time for the first month of training

Residency Requirement: Candidate must be a current South Carolina resident or willing to relocate at their own expense before the start date

Submission Deadline: July 24 at 5:00 PM EST

Interview Process: 1 Round Virtual


Position Overview:

The State of South Carolina is seeking a System Software Programmer Consultant to join its MMIS modernization efforts.

This newly created role requires a seasoned data engineer or software developer with deep experience in Python, Java, data integration, and cloud technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural mindset, practical development skills, and the ability to lead and deliver within a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead technical solutions and anticipate complex system challenges within your domain

  
  


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  Develop and maintain Python applications and ensure operational stability of services

  
  


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  Design and implement system architecture and data integration strategies

  
  


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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data modeling, transformation, and analytics pipelines

  
  


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  Utilize AWS or Azure cloud services to build and maintain scalable data solutions

  
  


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  Implement and manage cloud-native data warehouse solutions such as Snowflake, PostgreSQL, or Amazon Athena

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  3+ years as a Data Engineer or similar role, providing leadership in technical domains

  
  


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  3+ years hands-on experience in system design, Python development, and operational support

  
  


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  3+ years experience with architecture principles, Python, and Java

  
  


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  2+ years working with cloud data services, data modeling, and domain-driven design

  
  


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  2+ years experience using AWS or Azure platforms for data engineering

  
  


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  3+ years experience with SQL, data warehousing, and cloud-native relational databases (e.g., Snowflake, Athena, PostgreSQL)

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  AWS or Azure certification (e.g., Certified Cloud Practitioner or Developer Associate)

  
  


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  Prior experience working on Medicaid or healthcare-related projects

  
  

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor.

The contractor must have their own equipment.

Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.***



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