SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 73002851

Requisition No: 874596 

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 73002851

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 73002851 

Salary:  $51,368.52 - $56,775.72 / annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2026 

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Florida Department of Revenue

Information Services Program

Systems Programmer I

Tallahassee

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary duties of this position are to:

• Analyze software requirements and existing systems to design solutions for new applications or system modifications.
• Develop new applications and enhancements/corrections to existing applications based on specifications.
• Consults and performs peer programming with other team members.
• Performs independent research and consults with enterprise architects, analysts, and programmers on the design, selection, and implementation of technical solutions.
• Performs unit testing and code reviews of standards for build or modifications of DOR software applications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• At least four years of experience in the last six years as a developer/programmer.
• Experience writing code documentation and troubleshooting errors.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer programming, or a similar degree program can substitute for four (4) years of the required experience.
• Completion of a one-year program of study from a vocational/technical school or college/university in an area of cloud computing can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Completion of a Microsoft Azure Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud certificate can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

PREFERENCES:

• Knowledgeable of relational database concepts.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication skills (i.e. correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and organization of content).
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in requirements gathering.
• Experience on projects and/or teams using Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Experience with developing applications within a low-code environment.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This is a full-time position located in Tallahassee, FL.
• This position works in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. The ability to work in this environment is a must.
• Work hours are generally 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You may also be periodically required to work beyond normal work hours, including weekends.
• Workstations are in an open area where there are interruptions throughout the day. You will be expected to handle these interruptions and maintain your responsibilities.

SALARY: $51,368.52 - $56,775.72 / annually

BENEFITS: Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

CONTACT INFORMATION: Emms Haywood,  (850) 717-6580, Emilee.Haywood@floridarevenue.com.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT:  If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

Salary : $51,369 - $56,776