System Software Programmer - Consultant

Position Title: System Software Programmer - Consultant

Contract Type: W2 or C2C

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Extension Possible)



Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Onboarding Requirement: Must be onsite full-time for the first month of training

Residency Requirement: Candidate must be a current South Carolina resident or willing to relocate at their own expense before the start date

Submission Deadline: July 24 at 5:00 PM EST

Interview Process: 1 Round - Virtual


Position Overview:


The State of South Carolina is seeking a System Software Programmer - Consultant to join its MMIS modernization efforts. This newly created role requires a seasoned data engineer or software developer with deep experience in Python, Java, data integration, and cloud technologies . The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural mindset, practical development skills, and the ability to lead and deliver within a hybrid environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical solutions and anticipate complex system challenges within your domain
• Develop and maintain Python applications and ensure operational stability of services
• Design and implement system architecture and data integration strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data modeling, transformation, and analytics pipelines
• Utilize AWS or Azure cloud services to build and maintain scalable data solutions
• Implement and manage cloud-native data warehouse solutions such as Snowflake , PostgreSQL , or Amazon Athena

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years as a Data Engineer or similar role, providing leadership in technical domains
• 3+ years hands-on experience in system design , Python development , and operational support
• 3+ years experience with architecture principles , Python , and Java
• 2+ years working with cloud data services , data modeling , and domain-driven design
• 2+ years experience using AWS or Azure platforms for data engineering
• 3+ years experience with SQL , data warehousing , and cloud-native relational databases (e.g., Snowflake , Athena , PostgreSQL )

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS or Azure certification (e.g., Certified Cloud Practitioner or Developer Associate)
• Prior experience working on Medicaid or healthcare-related projects

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen's client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.***


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