APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMGER III - 42004658

Requisition No: 865805 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMGER III - 42004658

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42004658 

Salary:  $70,000.06- $85,000.24 

Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2025 

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APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Shelley Harden, (850) 245-1096

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.

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:

The position may be activated to support the Emergency Support Function (ESF) and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other types of incidents, as needed.

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:

This advanced-level position is located within the Office of Agriculture Technology Services (OATS) and serves as a team lead on the Enterprise Application Development team. The incumbent is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level applications that support the strategic goals of the department. This role includes mentoring junior developers, monitoring project progress, and ensuring adherence to technical standards and timelines. The position also emphasizes user interface design and user experience to ensure applications are intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly.

Application Development & Architecture

Designs, develops, and maintains new and existing applications or systems using modern frameworks and tools (.NET, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SharePoint). Leads the adoption of object-oriented design, software architecture best practices, and cloud-native development strategies. Ensures applications are designed with a strong focus on user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX), compliance with security, accessibility (ADA), and data governance standards. Coordinates and/or participates in application/development support on project teams to define and analyze user needs related to database applications. Checks code into source control tools and assists with regression testing. As appropriate, this role assists in integrating information technology applications and interfacing with external agencies.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

Develops and documents standards for the use, control, updating, and maintenance of Oracle and Microsoft database systems. Contributes to internal knowledge bases and development standards, including UI/UX design patterns. Drafts recommendations, risk mitigation strategies, and assists management in evaluating system impacts from legislative changes to determine necessary IT actions. Writes T-SQL and/or PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, packages, and database triggers as needed to augment security and performance requirements of applications developed. 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. Conducts research and evaluates new technologies proactively and as assigned to help the division improve the efficiency, security, and effectiveness of technology resources.

Serves as a team lead by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and mentoring junior developers. Ensures quality assurance and adherence to coding standards, UI/UX guidelines, and project timelines. Ensures that junior developers are checking code into source control tools. Provides mentoring and guidance to junior developers in solving software development problems and any other issues that occur during the project lifecycle.

Strategic Alignment & Stakeholder Collaboration

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

Related Work & Compliance

Perform related work as required, including but not limited to adherence to the department’s Information Resource Security Program policies and procedures, and allocating time as requested for Disaster Recovery activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Enterprise application development using .NET (C#), JavaScript frameworks, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform customization, and SharePoint Online.
• Knowledge of user interface (UI) design principles and user experience (UX) best practices for online and mobile applications, including responsive design.
• Knowledge of software architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, layered architecture, event-driven design).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Knowledge of security, accessibility (ADA compliance), and data governance standards in application development.
• Skills in designing and developing scalable, maintainable, and secure applications.
• Skills in creating intuitive and accessible user interfaces.
• Skills in leading and mentoring application development teams.
• Skills in communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, verbally and in writing.
• Skills in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Skill in using source code configuration management tools such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, and/or Team Foundation Server.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical and user-centered solutions.
• Ability to lead development projects from concept to deployment.
• Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and development trends.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

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.