Programmer Analyst 3 (Short Term)

Job Title: Programmer Analyst 3 (Short-Term)

Work Type: Hybrid

Location: Richmond, VA 23219

Start Date: 06/01/2026

End Date: 08/28/2026

Industry Category: Information Technology

Employment Type: 1099 Contract

Pay Rate: $39 – $59 per hour

Requisition ID: 803010

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programmer Analyst 3 to support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of multiple enterprise .NET applications. This short-term contract opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled .NET developer with strong SQL Server expertise who thrives in a collaborative government technology environment and can contribute to mission-critical public health systems.

Application

Candidates must be local to Virginia and available for onsite interviews and occasional onsite work as required. Only new candidates who have not previously been submitted to VDH .NET requisitions will be considered.

Required candidate acknowledgments:

• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment
• Must be available for an onsite interview with no exceptions
• Must be willing to work onsite when requested
• Must be available to attend a second onsite interview if requested
• Must not have been previously submitted to VDH .NET requisitions

Job Description

The Programmer Analyst 3 will work as part of the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Information Management team to develop, maintain, and enhance multiple web-based applications built on Microsoft .NET technologies. This role will support the continued modernization and maintenance of critical business systems through full-stack application development, database design, and ongoing application support.

The successful candidate will contribute technical expertise in ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, C#, JavaScript technologies, and SQL Server development while collaborating with stakeholders, project teams, and business users to deliver high-quality software solutions that support public health operations across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance ASP.NET MVC and .NET Core applications
• Build and support enterprise web applications using C# and Microsoft .NET technologies
• Develop responsive user interfaces utilizing HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Participate in application architecture, design, and implementation activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues

Database Development

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases and related objects
• Create and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database structures
• Support database design and data management initiatives
• Ensure application and database performance meet operational requirements

Technical Documentation & Quality

• Produce clear technical documentation and system specifications
• Maintain development standards and coding best practices
• Support testing, deployment, and maintenance activities
• Participate in code reviews and quality assurance processes

Collaboration & Operational Support

• Collaborate with project teams, business stakeholders, and technical staff
• Participate in project planning sessions, meetings, and technical discussions
• Provide ongoing support for existing applications and enhancements
• Contribute to project delivery within established timelines and requirements

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in C# .NET web application design and development
• 8 years of experience with SQL Server 2019+ including SQL programming and database design
• 5 years of experience with JavaScript and jQuery
• 5 years of experience demonstrating strong communication and technical documentation skills
• Experience with web design and development
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment
• Must be a local candidate able to attend onsite interviews in Richmond, Virginia
• Must be willing and able to work onsite when requested
• Must be available for a second onsite interview if requested
• Must not have been previously submitted to VDH .NET requisitions

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with GitLab and DevSecOps practices
• 2 years of experience working in Agile development environments
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft M365 technologies, Azure Cloud, and Power Platform
• 3 years of experience with Telerik
• Experience supporting modern cloud-based Microsoft technology environments

Benefits

Compensation

This is a 1099 Contract role.

Pay Rate: $39 – $59 per hour

Schedule

• Assignment Start Date: June 1, 2026
• Assignment End Date: August 28, 2026
• Assignment Duration: Approximately 3 months
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Candidates must be available to work onsite periodically for project planning sessions, meetings, and other business needs

Work Location

• Richmond, VA
• Hybrid work arrangement with onsite attendance required when requested
• Local candidates only