Job Title: SmallTalk Developer
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
About the Role
A government agency is modernizing its legacy Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS), a mission-critical application built on Smalltalk and an on-premises Oracle database. We seek an experienced SmallTalk Developer to analyze the legacy codebase, translate its business logic into plain English/pseudo-code, and support the transition to a modern low-code platform. This role bridges technical and non-technical teams, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer while maintaining the legacy system during the transition.
Key Responsibilities
Legacy System Modernization:
- Analyze and interpret legacy Smalltalk code to document business logic, validation rules, and system functionality.
- Convert technical Smalltalk code into clear English/pseudo-code for vendor and stakeholder alignment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (vendors, business analysts, QA) to validate requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, user story refinement, and technical reviews.
- Support testing efforts (QA/UAT) for the modernized application.
Legacy Application Maintenance:
- Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and bug fixes for the legacy Smalltalk system.
- Develop use cases and user stories to guide future enhancements.
- Diagnose and resolve production issues, working closely with the Service Desk.
- Conduct design walkthroughs with stakeholders to validate solutions.
- Perform unit testing and ensure system stability.
Technical Environment:
- Work within a complex ecosystem: Oracle databases, client/server architecture, and integrations with external systems.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences (IT teams, business users, leadership).
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on Smalltalk development experience.
- Expertise in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD).
- Proven ability to document legacy systems and translate technical logic for non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in multi-platform environments (desktop OS, client/server, relational databases).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and full SDLC participation.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Schedule & Logistics:
- Hours: 20 hours/week (5 hours/day, Monday-Thursday).
- Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST).