IT - DPH - System Software Programmer - Project Lead

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Please ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form. The State of South Carolina Department of Public Health is looking for - System Software Programmer - Project Lead Why is this position open : This is a backfill position to complete outstanding work items, support Lab and Disease Surveillance integration with an eCR and ELR focus, help with CDC Data Modernization Efforts, and provide customer support and guidance. Max Bill Rate : $$$ / hour Will close to submissions on 10 / 20 / 2025 5 : 00PM EST. Interview Process : One initial round of Teams video interviews will be scheduled for the top 3 candidates after the close of the posting date. If no candidate is selected a second round of interviews will be conducted. Duration of the Contract : 12 Months Possibility for Extension : Yes Work Location : 100% Remote, Monday - Friday. Candidate Location : Open to Nationwide US candidates, must work in Eastern Standard Time Zone Full job description is in the attached file. Additional details : Key duties and Responsibilities The candidate will work closely with other members of the Systems Integration applications team and various programs within the Public Health Deputy Area. The candidate should be self-motivated, team-oriented, work under limited supervision, and respond to priority tasks. The candidate must be able to independently research and design processes, create specifications, develop, lead testing, perform code reviews, actively engage with the team and stakeholders, attend meetings, provide guidance, and respond promptly. Ideal candidates will have experience with electronic Case Reporting (eCR) and Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) formats, processing, and integration. Participate in a team comprised of DPH and solution implementation staff for Systems Integration related planning, design, configuration, and conversion / rewrite of existing processes, code, and functionality in / into the Rhapsody Environment. Will coordinate with assigned IT Section Manager and Team Lead on daily assignments / tasks. Will coordinate and collaborate with contract and vendor staff as well as existing DPH staff and other IT professionals working with the Office of Information Technology. Ensure assignments are completed accurately and on-time, assist with problem resolution, mitigate issues, provide solutions, communicate, and escalate as needed to management, and report progress to manager. Will advise Staff on code conversions, route and configuration changes and enhancements, process improvements, software updates and maintenance. Work with vendors and staff on deliverables, troubleshooting and conversion of current processes to Rhapsody. Includes rewriting existing solutions to conform to best practices and updated coding standards and to improve efficiency, performance, and maintenance. Required Skills 5 years of RHAPSODY INTEGRATION ENGINE (V6+) 5 years of Symphonia Mapping Language (SML) 5 years of HL7 (V 2.3.1 - 2.5.1; ORU & ORM Message Types) 2 years XML / XSD / XPATH 3 years SQL (including advanced join statements) 5 years of JAVASCRIPT 2 years of WEB SERVICES (SOAP) Preferred Skills Rhapsody Certification ECR / EICR / RR / CDA / CCDA 1+ year of Windows Server OS Administration Experience Education Requirement Bachelor's Degree or 9 years of equivalent experience