OPS APPLICATIONS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 72901256

Requisition No: 873752 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: OPS APPLICATIONS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 72901256

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 72901256 

Salary:  $50.00/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2026 

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OPS Applications Systems Programmer
Division of Telecommunications, Bureau of Public Safety
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will work as part of a development team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the CSAB platform and related applications. This role requires strong full-stack development experience, the ability to troubleshoot complex systems, and collaboration with both internal technical teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications supporting the CSAB system and SUNCOM telecommunications services.
• Perform full-stack development for web-based applications using modern programming frameworks and tools.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications to improve system performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and web services to support application interoperability.
• Develop and maintain database objects using SQL and PL/SQL.
• Support application deployment and maintenance in Linux-based environments.
• Participate in system analysis, requirements gathering, and technical design discussions.
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement effective solutions.
• Assist in the migration of CSAB applications from the State Data Center to a cloud-based environment.
• Coordinate with internal teams and occasionally external customers to support application enhancements and operational needs.
• Prepare technical documentation including system architecture, integration processes, and operational procedures.
• Ensure applications comply with applicable security, privacy, and statutory requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Front-End Development

• ReactJS
• HTML / XHTML
• CSS / Bootstrap
• JavaScript and TypeScript
• AJAX
• Webpack or similar build tools
• Back-End Development
• Node.js / Bun runtime
• RESTful API development and integration
• XML-based data exchange

Database Technologies

• SQL and relational database design
• PL/SQL development
• Experience with Oracle databases preferred

Systems and Tools

• Linux operating systems and command-line environments
• Git version control systems
• Enterprise application deployment and maintenance practices

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including system configuration and architectural documentation.
• Ability to present technical solutions and recommendations clearly.

Technical Understanding

• Strong understanding of modern web application architecture and enterprise development practices.
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts such as:
  o    Single Sign-On (SSO)
  o    Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  o    Authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC)
• Knowledge of secure authentication, authorization, and identity management best practices.
• Understanding of network concepts relevant to enterprise application deployment.

Problem Solving and Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues within complex application environments.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Proactively identifies risks and recommends mitigation strategies.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and security best practices.

Implementation and Design Leadership

• Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise systems.
• Experience guiding technical implementations using industry best practices.
• Ability to make informed decisions regarding architecture and integration strategies.
• Mentors and supports team members on technical best practices.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Strong ability to collaborate with developers, security teams, network engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Serves as a technical liaison between cross-functional teams.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and technical discussions within the team.
• Supports collective problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in full-stack application development.
• At least five (5) years of experience supporting enterprise-level application development and maintenance.
• Ability to pass a State of Florida criminal background screening.
• Must meet qualifications defined under State Term Contract (STC) 80101507-23-STC-ITSA for IT Staff Augmentation services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting telecommunications or billing systems.
• Experience with cloud migration projects or cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) technologies and integration standards.
• Experience integrating enterprise systems with APIs, SaaS platforms, directories (AD/LDAP), or custom applications.
• Familiarity with automation or scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of Chapter 282, Florida Statutes governing state information technology.
• Understanding of records management and confidentiality requirements under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and protected information in accordance with Department policy.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our agency recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses: 
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov.
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. For purposes of requesting reasonable accommodations, as mentioned above, the agency hiring authority is the DMS Human Resources office, which the candidate can reach at (850) 488-2707.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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.