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System Software Programmer Consultant


Job Location:

Columbia, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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.

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