Position Title: Programmer Consultant Location: 10311 Wilson Rd, Blythewood, SC 29016 Work Type: 100% Onsite during probation; Hybrid option available afterward Duration: 12 Months (with potential for long-term extension) Submission Deadline: July 23, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST Interview Process: Virtual via MS Teams; optional in-person interview available upon request Priority Location: Regional candidates from SC, GA, NC will be prioritized Position Summary: The State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced Programmer Consultant to support, develop, and maintain enterprise-level systems, including web services, batch applications, and business-critical platforms. The role will initially require onsite presence for direct collaboration with technical and business teams, with the possibility of hybrid work after the probationary period. This is a rebid for a 36-month renewal with an expectation for long-term engagement. New applicants are encouraged to apply through a competitive interview process. Responsibilities: Analyze current business applications, including web services and batch systems Lead the diagnosis and resolution of assigned system issues Design and propose scalable, efficient technical solutions Develop, test, and promote application changes while ensuring they meet functional requirements Collaborate with impacted stakeholders to gather feedback and align on functionality Provide regular status updates to management Required Skills & Experience: 8+ years of development experience using Micro Focus Visual COBOL on Windows Server 2019/2022, including batch and IIS environments 4+ years of development experience using Visual Studio 2019/2022, including debugging 4+ years of application programming experience with RDBMS such as Oracle or MS SQL Preferred Skills: 5+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries for Oracle and MS SQL databases 2+ years of experience configuring and managing IIS 1+ year of experience with Microsoft C# and .NET Education Requirements: Bachelors degree in Information Technology or a related discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience OR Minimum of 10 years of directly related professional experience in lieu of a degree Preferred Certifications: Microsoft technical certifications (considered in selection) Micro Focus certifications (strongly preferred) Additional Notes: Initial work must be conducted onsite; hybrid work may be approved after onboarding Long-term commitment is expected due to the nature of systems supported Regional candidates from South Carolina, Georgia, or North Carolina will be given preference due to potential hybrid eligibility ***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 Lumens client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.*** Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.