S M Software Solutions Inc
150147 - MIS Senior Application Support Developer
S M Software Solutions Inc, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
MIS Senior Application Support Developer
The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is seeking experienced IT professionals to support the continued modernization and transition of the Mississippi Automated Child Welfare Information System (MACWIS) to a more modern technology platform. This work is a critical component of the Agency’s overall effort to improve service delivery, data accuracy, and system functionality through the replacement of legacy technologies.
Remote
– Projected start date: 11/3/2025. Projected end date: 11/2/2026.
Please Note:
Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States should apply. Candidates without valid work authorization are strictly advised not to apply, as they will not be considered or submitted to the client.
Remote work assignment.
Role Overview:
Ideal candidates will possess in-depth expertise in Natural, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), and .NET programming languages, along with a strong understanding of child welfare systems, business processes, and workflows. Contractors will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and management of legacy Natural code, including the resolution of issues in the current production environment, while also contributing to the development of new features, processes, and system functionalities that align with the future‑state system design.
Key Responsibilities:
Source data analysis and “cleanup” scripting (SQL, Natural) for data de‑duplication for non‑licensed resources, court‑ordered non‑licensed resources, persons, and orphaned records in the legacy platform.
Source data analysis and “cleanup” scripting (SQL, Natural) to address data integrity issues including undefined genders and persons “self” relationship mismatch in the legacy platform.
Source data analysis (SQL, Natural) to plan for data migration for notifications and alerts from the legacy Child Welfare Case Management platform to MDCPS’ modernized CCWIS platform.
Support DMT validation of developed scripts and general testing.
Act as senior representative in project meetings, technical planning sessions, and inter‑agency collaborations, serving as a subject matter expert on both the existing MACWIS environment and the evolving child welfare technology ecosystem.
Required Skills / Experience:
Ten (10) years of experience with the Natural Programming Language.
Ten (10) years of experience with Visual Basic 6.
Ten (10) years of experience with SQL.
Experience with the .NET Framework (C#, ASP.NET).
Proven experience maintaining, enhancing, and troubleshooting legacy systems in production environments.
Strong understanding of data integration, batch processing, and file‑based interface routines.
Experience with code refactoring, modularization, and transition of legacy systems to modern platforms.
Familiarity with data mapping, conversion, and system‑to‑system migration planning.
Proficiency with source control tools and change management practices (Git, SVN, TFS).
Prior experience with Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS, MACWIS, or CCWIS) preferred.
Understanding of child welfare business processes: case management, intake, service planning, licensing, and reporting.
Ability to translate program requirements into functional and technical specifications.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, production support environment.
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams (business analysts, testers, project managers).
Skill in developing technical documentation and contributing to system design sessions.
Capability to represent the Agency in technical meetings as a subject‑matter expert.
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Proven leadership in mentoring junior developers or leading development tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with child welfare modernization projects or system overhauls.
Knowledge of federal CCWIS compliance standards.
Understanding of federal requirements for child welfare management systems.
Experience with ADABAS.
How To Apply:
Updated Resume in Word format (mandatory).
Skills Matrix and References (mandatory).
Expected hourly rate (mandatory).
Please submit the above documents to
hrteam@thethinkbeyond.com . Applications without the mandatory documents cannot be processed.
If this role is not suitable for you, please feel free to forward this message to anyone who may be interested.
Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity with us!
If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to call or text at (512) 800-8781.
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Remote
– Projected start date: 11/3/2025. Projected end date: 11/2/2026.
Please Note:
Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States should apply. Candidates without valid work authorization are strictly advised not to apply, as they will not be considered or submitted to the client.
Remote work assignment.
Role Overview:
Ideal candidates will possess in-depth expertise in Natural, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), and .NET programming languages, along with a strong understanding of child welfare systems, business processes, and workflows. Contractors will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and management of legacy Natural code, including the resolution of issues in the current production environment, while also contributing to the development of new features, processes, and system functionalities that align with the future‑state system design.
Key Responsibilities:
Source data analysis and “cleanup” scripting (SQL, Natural) for data de‑duplication for non‑licensed resources, court‑ordered non‑licensed resources, persons, and orphaned records in the legacy platform.
Source data analysis and “cleanup” scripting (SQL, Natural) to address data integrity issues including undefined genders and persons “self” relationship mismatch in the legacy platform.
Source data analysis (SQL, Natural) to plan for data migration for notifications and alerts from the legacy Child Welfare Case Management platform to MDCPS’ modernized CCWIS platform.
Support DMT validation of developed scripts and general testing.
Act as senior representative in project meetings, technical planning sessions, and inter‑agency collaborations, serving as a subject matter expert on both the existing MACWIS environment and the evolving child welfare technology ecosystem.
Required Skills / Experience:
Ten (10) years of experience with the Natural Programming Language.
Ten (10) years of experience with Visual Basic 6.
Ten (10) years of experience with SQL.
Experience with the .NET Framework (C#, ASP.NET).
Proven experience maintaining, enhancing, and troubleshooting legacy systems in production environments.
Strong understanding of data integration, batch processing, and file‑based interface routines.
Experience with code refactoring, modularization, and transition of legacy systems to modern platforms.
Familiarity with data mapping, conversion, and system‑to‑system migration planning.
Proficiency with source control tools and change management practices (Git, SVN, TFS).
Prior experience with Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS, MACWIS, or CCWIS) preferred.
Understanding of child welfare business processes: case management, intake, service planning, licensing, and reporting.
Ability to translate program requirements into functional and technical specifications.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, production support environment.
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams (business analysts, testers, project managers).
Skill in developing technical documentation and contributing to system design sessions.
Capability to represent the Agency in technical meetings as a subject‑matter expert.
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Proven leadership in mentoring junior developers or leading development tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with child welfare modernization projects or system overhauls.
Knowledge of federal CCWIS compliance standards.
Understanding of federal requirements for child welfare management systems.
Experience with ADABAS.
How To Apply:
Updated Resume in Word format (mandatory).
Skills Matrix and References (mandatory).
Expected hourly rate (mandatory).
Please submit the above documents to
hrteam@thethinkbeyond.com . Applications without the mandatory documents cannot be processed.
If this role is not suitable for you, please feel free to forward this message to anyone who may be interested.
Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity with us!
If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to call or text at (512) 800-8781.
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