
Senior Application Support Developer

S M Software Solutions Inc.
Summary
Join the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) as a Senior Application Support Developer to modernize its legacy child welfare system and transition to a new platform. This crucial role involves maintaining existing code in Natural, VB6, SQL, and .NET while contributing to the design and development of the future CCWIS-compliant platform. You will enhance data accuracy and service delivery, supporting data migration and collaborating on testing activities. The position requires strong technical expertise in legacy and modern development environments, along with experience in child welfare systems. You will act as a subject matter expert, bridging the gap between legacy and modern systems. This remote position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on child welfare services.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Natural Programming Language
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Visual Basic 6 (VB6)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in SQL
- Experience with .NET Framework (C#, ASP.NET)
- Expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting production legacy systems
- Strong knowledge of data integration, batch processing, and file-based interfaces
- Familiarity with system refactoring, code modularization, and platform transition strategies
- Experience with data mapping, migration, and conversion processes
- Proficiency with version control and change management tools (e.g., Git, TFS, SVN)
- Hands-on experience with SACWIS, MACWIS, or CCWIS platforms
- Deep understanding of child welfare processes such as case management, licensing, intake, and service planning
- Ability to translate programmatic needs into system requirements and technical solutions
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment
- Experience collaborating with business analysts, QA teams, and project managers
- Skilled in technical documentation and participating in system design discussions
- Comfortable acting as a subject matter expert in cross-functional or inter-agency meetings
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently or as part of a team
- Proven leadership in mentoring junior developers or leading technical initiatives
Responsibilities
- Maintain and support legacy systems (Natural, VB6, SQL) in a production environment
- Perform data analysis and develop cleanup scripts to improve data quality (e.g., de-duplication, correcting gender data, and self-relationship mismatches)
- Support data migration planning for notifications and alerts from MACWIS to CCWIS
- Collaborate in script validation and participate in general testing activities
- Participate in technical meetings, project planning, and represent MDCPS as a subject matter expert
- Bridge the transition between legacy systems and the modern CCWIS platform
- Contribute to the development of new features, workflows, and technical designs aligned with federal compliance standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on child welfare system modernization projects
- Familiarity with CCWIS federal compliance standards
- Understanding of federal reporting and child welfare management system requirements
- Experience with ADABAS database systems
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