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# Systems Software Programmer _ Contract -Columbia, SC

- **Company:** Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Component-Based Software Engineering, Application Performance Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us79f5e7330b39fcc7426e48c1178cd7ae/eaa

## About the Role

· 20+ years of experience with VB.NET
· 20+ years of experience with SQL
· 20+ years of experience with State Government Tax Systems
· 20+ years of experience as a Software Developer
Preferred Skills:
· Experience with GENTAX
· Experience working with government revenue/tax applications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Software Programmer - Consultant with strong expertise in VB.NET, SQL, state government tax systems, and enterprise application development.
The consultant will serve as a senior developer and technical advisor, providing technical guidance, development support, troubleshooting, and application enhancement recommendations. The role involves working on complex software solutions, maintaining system stability, optimizing application performance, and supporting production environments., · Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
· Serve as a senior developer supporting application design, coding, and implementation activities.
· Develop, modify, test, and implement software applications.
· Configure application components and deliver technical solutions.
· Lead and manage small-scale development projects.
· Troubleshoot application, database, backup, and recovery issues.
· Develop workaround solutions for technical challenges.
· Perform software upgrades and system enhancements.
· Monitor, maintain, and optimize system infrastructure.
· Ensure data integrity, system stability, and application performance.
· Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to resolve issues.
· Manage multiple tasks and provide regular project updates.
· Participate in shared 24/7 on-call support responsibilities.


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