Job Summary:

The Programmer 5 - STARS role involves configuring and enhancing the STARS application to improve tax processing efficiency and accuracy. The position requires analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation of software components using C#, PostgreSQL, and Visual Studio. The candidate will work with FAST Gentax system technologies and follow established project standards with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:
  • Configure and enhance the STARS application based on assignments.
  • Analyze, design, code, test, and document software components.
  • Develop fixes for production issues following functional and technical standards.
  • Implement SQR change requests within the FAST Gentax system.
  • Track changes using the Fast Central Repository (FCR) according to project standards.
  • Coordinate work with other software developers and participate in code reviews and walkthroughs.
  • Execute responsibilities with minimal direct supervision.
Required Skills & Certifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • At least 5 years of programming experience.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with FAST ENTERPRISES, LLC technology systems such as Gentax, Fast DS-VS, Fast UI-PL, or Fast CSE (excluding former direct employees of FAST ENTERPRISES).
  • Proficiency with C#, PostgreSQL, and Visual Studio.
  • Experience with Fast Core components.
  • Completion and upload of required State of Maine credentials prior to first day.
  • Completion of E-Verify within the first three days of contract.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
  • Experience working in structured code reviews and walkthroughs.
  • Familiarity with project standards for software change tracking and implementation.
Special Considerations:
  • Position is 100% remote, candidates must reside in Eastern or Central time zones.
  • Strict adherence to submission guidelines including removal of company logos from resumes.
  • Photo ID verification via current screenshot required before Teams interviews; no physical IDs accepted.
  • No sub-vendors allowed.
  • Background checks including Standard Package A, Global ID, MRS Background Check, and MRS Fingerprinting required.
Scheduling:
  • Full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.
  • Contract period from August 24, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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