Programmer Analyst 2 (Short Term)

DJJ - Programmer Analyst 2 (Short Term)

Location: Hanover, VA. Work Type: On-site. Employment: Contract (1099), $36 – $56 per hour. Requisition ID: . Start Date: 05/11/2026. End Date: 10/30/2026.

Overview

The Virginia Information Technology Agency is seeking a skilled Programmer Analyst 2 to support a high-impact modernization initiative. This role focuses on transforming a legacy desktop application into a modern, cloud-hosted web-based platform, requiring strong technical expertise, collaboration with senior developers, and ownership of key application modules.

Job Description

This role supports the modernization of the BADGE application, transitioning it from a desktop-based system to a cloud-hosted (OCI) web application. The selected candidate will analyze and understand existing legacy code, contribute to redevelopment efforts, collaborate closely with lead developers, take ownership of assigned modules, and provide technical guidance to other team members while ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Technical Duties
  • Analyze and interpret legacy desktop application code to support migration to a web-based platform.
  • Design, develop, and maintain web applications using ASP.NET, MVC, and .NET technologies.
  • Develop and integrate web services and APIs to support application functionality.
  • Write and optimize complex SQL queries and work with relational databases, including Oracle and PL/SQL.
  • Implement front-end components using JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS.
  • Utilize Visual Studio for development and debugging activities.
• Administrative Duties
  • Maintain accurate documentation of code, processes, and system changes.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with lead developers and cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to other contractors.
• Operational Support
  • Use TFS and GIT for source control and version management.
  • Support application testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience developing ASP.NET, MVC, Web Services, and web applications in .NET.
• 6+ years of experience with .NET Framework, C#, and Visual Basic.
• 6+ years of experience with Oracle, SQL, and PL/SQL, including complex query development.
• 6+ years of experience with Bootstrap, jQuery, and JavaScript.
• 6+ years of experience with HTML, XML, and CSS.
• 6+ years of experience with jQuery Unobtrusive Validation.
• 6+ years of experience using TFS and GIT source control.
• 3+ years of experience working with WinForms or WPF Forms.
• Must be able to work on-site and attend in-person interviews as required.
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment (no offshore candidates permitted).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Angular or React.

Compensation

This is a 1099 contract role with hourly pay ranging from $36 to $56 per hour.

Schedule

• Start Date: 05/11/2026
• End Date: 10/30/2026
• Duration: Approximately 5.5 months
• Work Arrangement: On-site in Hanover, VA

Location

7093 Broad Neck Road, Hanover, VA, United States. 100% on-site; remote work not permitted. Local candidates strongly preferred.