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.