Software programmer Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No: 887292

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: SYSTEM PROGRAMMER II - 73006899

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 73006899

Salary: $54,341.52 - $60,061.68 / annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2026

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Florida Department of Revenue

Information Services Program

Systems Programmer II

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 Information Services Program is seeking a dynamic professional to join the Basis Team as a Systems Programmer II. This role emphasizes effective communication and collaboration across various departments within the Department of Revenue's infrastructure. The selected candidate will lead compliance initiatives, facilitate cross-functional problem-solving, and ensure alignment with audit requirements. Strong presentation skills and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights are essential.

The position uses established change-control processes to implement remediations, strengthen internal controls, provide staff guidance on audit-response and compliance requirements, improve organizational awareness, recommend forward-looking upgrades with the supervisor and technical lead, and identify process improvements that reduce the recurrence of findings. Strong organization, attention to detail, collaboration, and clear technical communication are essential to protecting systems and data and meeting agency and IRS requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years of experience in roles emphasizing communication, project coordination, or compliance within IT or related fields. *
• Experience collaborating across departments and presenting information effectively to diverse audiences.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• * A bachelor's degree in Mathematics may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate job-related knowledge, skills, or abilities in one or more of the following areas:

• Enterprise governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) concepts and practices.
• Serving as an IT systems audit lead or audit participant.
• System audit-logging configuration and log lifecycle management.
• Project management experience.
• Understanding ITSM.
• Experience as a primary liaison and operational lead for cross-functional teams during high-stakes internal and external audit initiatives.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This is an anticipated vacancy.
• Position located in Tallahassee, Florida.

SALARY: $54,341.52 - $60,061.68 / 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

CONTACT INFORMATION: Alyssa Stevens, (850) 717-6424, Alyssa.Stevens@floridarevenue.com.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DISCLAIMER: In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI generated or AI assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT: If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Revenue does not hire individuals who require H-1B visa sponsorship to work in the United States. Candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position. Candidates who require participation in the STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) program must possess a qualifying STEM degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, in accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.

REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov.

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.