APPLICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER III - 43002093

State of Florida

11d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Designs, develops, tests, and implements new application systems and enhancements to existing systems. Assist in support of the application development and production environments. Design non-functional prototypes of software and websites. Perform analysis; facilitate resolution or correct performance related problems with applications. Design and develop technical specifications, provide the best solution for the new enhancement and ongoing maintenance. Maintain, enhance, and/or develop supported applications in approved development language and platforms in accordance with division processes. Perform production code builds and help resolve problems related to code deployments as needed. Conducts advanced systems analysis to define requirements, prepare specifications, and develop program logic. Collaborates with stakeholders, business analysts, technical teams and project managers to ensure system solutions meet program requirements. Estimate and prioritize application changes, ensuring that all authorized changes are thoroughly documented, reviewed, and accepted by the business area. Gathers metrics, troubleshoot issues, and monitor navigation and functionality for internal and external web sites. Communicate regularly with team members, OIT management, and business areas as to the status of assignments, and proposed and current projects. Conducts code reviews and ensures compliance with agency programming standards, security policies, and best practices. Creates and maintains documentation (including security, infrastructure, versions, setup/configure, etc.), procedures and manuals on all supported systems. Evaluates emerging technologies and provides recommendations for system improvements or modernization. Participates in application security assessments and implements corrective measures as required. Serve as a contact for system users in the area of secured access to internal system applications. Provides technical leadership and guidance to lower-level programmers and analyst staff. Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Four (4) years of professional work experience in Computer Science or Information Technology-related field is required. A postsecondary degree in Computer Science or Information Technology-related field may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
Five (5) or more years of software development experience.
Strong JAVA fundamentals.
Experience with Web API, and Relational Databases.
Competent in client-side web development technology languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Proficient in the English language
Knowledge of advanced application programming languages, platforms and tools (e.g., Microsoft .Net, Java, React, Azure DevOps, or similar).
Knowledge of systems analysis and design principles, methodologies, and tools.
Knowledge of relational database design, data modeling, and database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).
Knowledge of operating systems, system architecture, and application integration.
Knowledge of secure coding practices and cybersecurity standards.
Ability to analyze complex business and technical problems and develop effective solutions.
Ability to write, modify, debug, and document complex application programs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing AI technologies in software development.
Understanding of JavaScript and related frameworks such as AngularJS and React
Experience with responsive design frameworks and Restful Services, preferably Bootstrap
Ability to work in an Agile environment within small teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong problem-solving ability

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, tests, and implements new application systems and enhancements to existing systems.
Assist in support of the application development and production environments.
Design non-functional prototypes of software and websites.
Perform analysis; facilitate resolution or correct performance related problems with applications.
Design and develop technical specifications, provide the best solution for the new enhancement and ongoing maintenance.
Maintain, enhance, and/or develop supported applications in approved development language and platforms in accordance with division processes.
Perform production code builds and help resolve problems related to code deployments as needed.
Conducts advanced systems analysis to define requirements, prepare specifications, and develop program logic.
Collaborates with stakeholders, business analysts, technical teams and project managers to ensure system solutions meet program requirements.
Estimate and prioritize application changes, ensuring that all authorized changes are thoroughly documented, reviewed, and accepted by the business area.
Gathers metrics, troubleshoot issues, and monitor navigation and functionality for internal and external web sites.
Communicate regularly with team members, OIT management, and business areas as to the status of assignments, and proposed and current projects.
Conducts code reviews and ensures compliance with agency programming standards, security policies, and best practices.
Creates and maintains documentation (including security, infrastructure, versions, setup/configure, etc.), procedures and manuals on all supported systems.
Evaluates emerging technologies and provides recommendations for system improvements or modernization.
Participates in application security assessments and implements corrective measures as required.
Serve as a contact for system users in the area of secured access to internal system applications.
Provides technical leadership and guidance to lower-level programmers and analyst staff.
Perform other related duties as required.