APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 42000863

Requisition No: 865286 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 42000863

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000863 

Salary:  $76,954.28 - $84,649.76 

Posting Closing Date: 11/21/2025 

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APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD SAFETY

BUREAU OF SUPPORT SERVICES

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Zhirong Du, (850) 245-5598

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming, two (2) years of which must have been in systems programming; or

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and four (4) years of experience in computer systems analysis, and/or computer programming, two (2) years of which must have been in systems programming; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and three (3) years of experience in computer systems analysis, and/or computer programming, two (2) years of which must have been in systems programming; or

A doctorate from an accredited college or university in one of the computer sciences or management information systems and two (2) years of experience in systems programming; or

Six (6) years of experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming, two (2) years of which must have been in systems programming and either (1) completion of a 720 classroom hour program of study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of data processing (excluding data entry), or (2) 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science or management information systems.

Experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 

Completion of a one-year program of study from a vocational/technical school in an area of data processing (excluding data entry) can substitute for one (1) year of the required computer systems analysis and/or computer programming experience.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Please Note: There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

Overtime is required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Application Development and Maintenance

Leads the development, modification, and maintenance of new and existing applications or systems, including custom .NET applications, Oracle Apex, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Case Management, and the Microsoft Power Platform. Coordinates and/or participates in application/development support on project teams to define and analyze user needs related to database applications. Assists in designing, developing, supporting, and maintaining information technology systems employing relational database technology in both client-server and web-based environments. As appropriate, this role assists in integrating information technology applications and interfacing with external agencies.

Develops and documents standards for the use, control, updating, and maintenance of Oracle and Microsoft database systems. Write T-SQL and/or PL/SQL Stored Procedures, Functions, Packages, and Database Triggers as needed to augment security and performance requirements of applications developed. Prepares supporting documentation for associated databases and related subsystems. Briefs management on the status of assigned projects, provides application training and support to end-users, creates and provides ad hoc queries and reports as requested, and creates and maintains data models and schemas.

Collaboration and Prototyping

Collaborates with business users to clarify requirements and recommend efficient solutions. Creates application prototypes for complex requests to secure user buy-in before development. The incumbent translates requirements into technical specifications for approval, development, testing, and code review, and designs user interfaces for review and approval by stakeholders.

Leads application architecture planning and design, making decisions on frameworks and development patterns. Provides documentation on recommendations, pros and cons, and risk mitigation strategies, and assists management in evaluating system impacts from legislative changes to determine necessary IT actions.

Interpreting Business Needs

Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives, documenting all solution architecture design and analysis work. Work closely with product owners and managers to ensure a robust framework that supports future business needs throughout the product lifecycle. Understands business drivers and capabilities, determining enterprise solution designs and changes needed to achieve targeted outcomes.

Documentation and Research

Writes and maintains application documentation (specifications, process flows, etc.) for reference and tracking purposes and makes changes to documentation as future modifications to the application are made. Checks code into source control tools, which track and monitor when code is changed and link bugs to a particular line of code to facilitate future modifications and assist with regression testing. Ensures that other developers are checking code into source control tools.

Conducts research and evaluates new technologies proactively and as assigned to help the division improve the efficiency, security, and effectiveness of technology resources. Develops proof of concepts for technology researched, including technology researched by other staff, identifying how technology can be of benefit, pros and cons, etc., to assist management in making the best possible decisions. Provides mentoring and guidance to co-workers in solving software development problems and any other issues that occur during the project lifecycle. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with various programming languages such as C#, VB, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP
• Knowledge of version control tools such as: GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, or Git
• Experience working with various databases such as: SQL, Oracle, Aurora, Azure, and Data Warehouse
• Skill in Object-Oriented programming principles and best practices
• Skill in using integrated development environment tools such as Visual Studio or VS Studio Code
• Skill in relational database design for environments such as Oracle 12c or higher, Microsoft SQL 2016 or higher, and Dataverse.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of data processing and data communications.
• Knowledge of project management and application development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and Feature Driven Design.
• Knowledge of data privacy and protection frameworks, laws, rules, and best practices
• Skill in using code quality and analysis tools such as ReSharper, SonarQube, or StyleCop.Analyzers
• Ability to provide technical and instructional assistance to application users. 
• Ability to define and analyze end user’s needs, and design and develop a system to satisfy the needs.
• Skilled in written and verbal communications. 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.