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).