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# Programmer Analyst III

- **Company:** ESP Services
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $97,130.0 - $129,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), ASP.NET MVC Framework, C Sharp (Programming Language), Language Integrated Query, Entity Framework, Github, Windows Communication Foundation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle SQL Developer, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Transact-SQL, Web Applications, Web Services, WordPress, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Information Technology, Web Api
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=351ceb206fd8838c

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 * Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.
 * Strong experience with:
 + Microsoft Visual Studio
 + C#
 + .NET
 + ASP.NET
 + ASP.NET MVC
 * Experience developing web-based applications and APIs.
 * Strong SQL development experience.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams.

Preferred Experience

 * .NET 5/6+
 * Entity Framework
 * Oracle PL/SQL
 * Microsoft SQL Server & T-SQL
 * GitHub
 * SOAP/WCF Web Services
 * XML & LINQ
 * Progressive Web Applications (PWA)
 * WordPress
 * Microsoft Visio
 * Experience with transit or workforce management applications (Trapeze or GIRO HASTUS) is a plus.

## Description

You'll play a key role in designing, developing, supporting, and enhancing applications that help power one of the region's largest public transportation organizations.

What You'll Do

 * Design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise software applications.
 * Analyze business and technical requirements to deliver scalable solutions.
 * Develop custom applications and enhance existing systems.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues.
 * Build and maintain web applications using Microsoft's .NET technologies.
 * Develop and support APIs and web services.
 * Work closely with business leaders, end users, and IT teams.
 * Mentor junior developers and contribute to best practices.
 * Recommend technology improvements that increase efficiency and performance.


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