Program Specialist - Contract - Remote- CURRENT SC resident

SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC•Columbia, SC

6h•Remote

About The Position

The Program Specialist – Application Development is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, deploying, and supporting custom stand-alone and web-based data-driven applications. This role includes full-stack application development, database design and management, system integration, and production support across multiple enterprise systems. The position also involves gathering requirements from end users, creating technical documentation, ensuring data integrity across systems, and performing quality control checks on applications and databases.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in application development and database management
10+ years of experience designing and implementing databases/data structures in Microsoft SQL, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL and other relational database management systems.
10+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, deploying and supporting custom applications in a variety of environments, technologies and (programming) languages including, but not limited to VB.NET, ASP.NET, ColdFusion, and C#.
Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Horry County Schools applications (ie. Online Academic Application, Ticketing System, Travel Application, etc.)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, deploy, and maintain custom web-based and standalone applications
Support full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Debug and resolve application issues in production and non-production environments
Modify existing applications to fix defects, improve performance, or support new requirements
Support both legacy and modern application environments
Design and implement database structures and schemas using relational database systems
Work with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and similar RDBMS platforms
Develop and optimize queries, stored procedures, and database objects
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and performance across systems
Perform database troubleshooting and tuning activities
Integrate new and legacy applications across multiple platforms
Ensure seamless data flow between systems and applications
Identify, evaluate, and integrate open-source tools where applicable
Support automation and optimization of cross-system workflows
Maintain consistency and accuracy of data across integrated environments
Work directly with end users and stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements
Translate requirements into detailed technical design documents
Develop project plans, documentation, and system specifications
Maintain clear and consistent documentation for all application changes and updates
Provide regular written updates on project status to leadership
Conduct unit, integration, regression, and system testing
Perform quality control checks on applications and databases
Identify and resolve defects in application logic and data structures
Ensure applications meet functional, performance, and usability requirements
Troubleshoot production issues and resolve application-related problems
Monitor system performance and ensure application stability
Implement fixes for software errors and performance issues
Provide ongoing operational support for enterprise applications
Train end-users on application functionality and usage
Assist technical support teams with troubleshooting and system understanding
Provide guidance and support for application-related issues
Work closely with IT teams, project managers, and business stakeholders
Communicate technical updates and project progress to leadership
Participate in meetings, planning sessions, and system reviews
Collaborate to ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions
Identify opportunities for system optimization and performance improvements
Evaluate and recommend enhancements to existing applications
Support modernization efforts for legacy systems
Improve workflow efficiency across applications and databases