Senior Application Developer

Novalink Solutions LLC•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The South Carolina Judicial Branch (SCJB) is seeking an experienced Senior Application Developer to support the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and operational stability of its current Case Management System (CMS) and the Juror Management System (JMS) built on CA Plex. This role is responsible for ensuring the continuity of mission-critical court operations by maintaining and extending existing functionality, supporting integrations with internal and external systems, and assisting with data quality and performance improvements. The selected candidate will work in parallel with modernization efforts, ensuring the current platform remains secure, reliable, and responsive to evolving business needs until full transition to modern architecture is achieved.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with application development
7+ years of experience SQL Server / T-SQL
7+ years of experience maintaining legacy or enterprise systems
10+ years of experience debugging and problem-solving skills
7+ years of experience CA Plex or similar 4GL/model-driven environments
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience in judicial, government, or public sector environments
Experience with: o Data warehouse architecture (star/snowflake schema) o Power BI backend optimization o .NET application data access patterns o Always On Availability Groups o Azure DevOps
Familiarity with Imperva or similar security appliances
Experience cleaning legacy data structures across multiple counties or jurisdictions
Experience in South Carolina court/judicial systems or other government environments
Generated languages (C++, Java, or .NET from Plex)
Batch processing and transactional systems
API integrations
Data warehousing environments
Case lifecycle (filed → pending → disposed)
Court performance metrics (backlog, clearance rates)

Responsibilities

Application Maintenance & Support
Maintain and support the CA Plex-based CMS across multiple environments
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, defects, and data anomalies
Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable fixes
Provide on-call or escalation support for critical system issues
Feature Enhancements & Business Logic Updates
Design, develop, and implement enhancements within the CA Plex model
Modify existing: o Business rules o Screens and workflows o Batch processes and reports
Ensure all changes align with judicial policies and statutory requirements
CA Plex Model Development
Work directly within the CA Plex development environment to: o Update objects, functions, and relationships o Regenerate and deploy application components
Maintain integrity of the model-driven architecture as the system evolves
Database & Data Integrity Management
Write and optimize SQL Server (T-SQL) queries, stored procedures, and data fixes
Support: o Data corrections (e.g., invalid dates, missing relationships) o Performance tuning for large datasets (millions of records)
Ensure data accuracy across integrated systems
System Integration Support
Maintain and support integrations with: o Law enforcement (e.g., SLED) o DMV eDisposition o eCitation systems o Public Index and eFiling platforms
Assist in adapting legacy I/O processes as APIs are introduced
Reporting & Data Support
Support reporting needs by: o Developing queries and extracts o Assisting with data feeds into the Data Warehouse
Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure data consistency
Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
Work closely with: o Court Administration o IT leadership and development teams
Translate business requirements into technical updates within the CMS
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
Document: o System changes o Business rules o Technical processes
Assist in knowledge transfer to internal staff and modernization teams