Senior/Lead Software Engineer

Global Science & Technology (GST) is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support State and Local IT Support Projects based in Fairmont, West Virginia for applications, such as GST's Assessor Assistant, Dog Tag, Online Filing, and Sheriff Tax. This role is responsible for the ongoing support, enhancement, and maintenance of both current and legacy applications, websites, and supporting infrastructure using Microsoft-based technologies.

In addition to legacy support, this role will play a key role in modernizing and consolidating existing GST software applications into a unified, modular platform built on a modern technology stack. The engineer will help evolve current systems toward a configuration-driven model that allows functionality to be enabled or disabled based on client needs while maintaining continuity of service for existing customers.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level engineer who is comfortable working across the full software lifecycle, balancing operational support responsibilities with forward-looking modernization and architectural improvement.

Primary Duties:

• Provide application support, troubleshooting, and user training for legacy systems to provide continuity of service for mission-critical applications, such as responding to incidents, conducting root cause analysis, identifying application issues and/or data fixes, and working with end-users to address application questions and issues.
• Maintain and update reports associated with GST applications, using tools such as Crystal Reports
• Develop and maintain databases, including design, implementation, optimization, and administration
• Administer and support websites, including permissions, ownership, indexing services, logs, usage statistics, and content management (website platforms include both ASP.NET and WYSIWYG editors (e.g., Wix))
• Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation such as requirements, design specifications, and user guides
• Identify, document, and prioritize technical debt and make tradeoff recommendations to stakeholders
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Windows-based and web applications using Microsoft development technologies
• Provide mentoring and direction to junior software developer(s)
• Provide Windows desktop, server, and printer support, as required, to end users

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Over ten years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience developing applications using C#, ASP.NET, VB6, and VB.NET
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access
• Experience working with legacy applications, including report development and maintenance using Crystal Reports
• Experience with secure coding and development practices
• Experience administering and supporting IIS-hosted applications and services
• Working knowledge of virtualized environments and Virtual Machines (VMs)
• Proficiency using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for querying, troubleshooting, and database administration
• Experience using GitHub for source control, collaboration, and version management
• Working knowledge of Windows system administration
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-facing, government-supported environment
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical users, including government and public-sector stakeholders

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.

Compensation

At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Salary at GST is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $118,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range or this position and is just one component of the GST total compensation package for employees.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Definitions: If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.

• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work at the client site - in person, or as needed for the specific role.

Please note, effective 5/7/2025, that as part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

GST provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.