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Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled IT Consultant to design, develop, and implement a secure eCheck payment solution integrated with our existing Online Payment System (OPS). This role focuses on building a seamless user experience by enabling customers to initiate payments via a web interface linked from the PUC website(s), ensuring reliable, compliant, and scalable transaction processing. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in payment systems, web application development, and system integration, with the ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a regulated environment. Responsibilities Design and develop a web-based eCheck (ACH) payment module that integrates with the existing OPS platform. Build and maintain a secure customer-facing payment interface accessible via the PUC website(s). Develop backend services and APIs to support payment workflows, validation, and transaction processing. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, security standards, and data protection requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, NACHA guidelines). Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements and translate them into effective system architecture and user experience designs. Design, integrate, test, and deploy the eCheck solution with existing enterprise/legacy systems and payment workflows. Conduct usability reviews and recommend interface improvements based on user feedback, analytics, and best practices. Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and modern web usability guidelines for public-facing applications. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to payment processing, system interfaces, and performance. Document system architecture, workflows, and technical specifications. Provide recommendations for scalability, reliability, and future enhancements. Support ongoing maintenance, upgrades, optimization, and production support. Participate in code migration from TFS to Azure DevOps (ADO) with Git version control. Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) for work item tracking, CI/CD pipelines, and code management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5 years of experience in software development and system integration, including integration with enterprise and legacy platforms. Proven experience developing and integrating payment processing systems (ACH/eCheck preferred), including secure transaction processing and encryption. Strong proficiency in modern web application development, including JavaScript, HTML/CSS, front-end frameworks, and technologies such as Java, .NET. Demonstrated experience designing and developing customer-facing web applications with a strong UI/UX focus, including responsive design and accessibility. Experience implementing APIs and system integrations using REST and/or SOAP services. Experience with relational databases and data modeling. Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for work item management, repositories, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience migrating code from TFS to Git-based repositories. Background in government, utilities, or other highly regulated environments. Experience integrating with enterprise and legacy systems. Experience with Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Functions, and API Management. Experience designing customer-facing payment, checkout, banking, or other transaction-based digital experiences, including application of UI/UX best practices. Experience with high-availability, transaction-based systems, including online billing, invoice payment platforms, ACH processing workflows, and banking systems. Schedule Long-term contract engagement with a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 2 days per week onsite/in-office. Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.