SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 73001457

Requisition No: 883177 

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I - 73001457

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 73001457 

Salary: $51,367.44 - $56,775.72 / annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/18/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Florida Department of Revenue

Information Services Program

Systems Programmer I

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 Systems Programmer I position is in the Information System Program on the Service Maintenance team. This is work providing technical assistance to computer systems and users. The selected applicant will work with users and technicians to install and maintain SAP software and hardware, batch job scheduling software and hardware, SFTP application, and other related software and hardware as needed. Creates and maintains flowcharts and documentation. Able to follow the ITSM (Information Technology Service Management) process. This is a mission critical position and may provide on-call support on weekly rotations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Two years of Service Desk or IT support related to computer systems hardware and software. *
• Two years of work-related IT experience in support of Systems Administration with experience in server maintenance, patching, and the ITSM process.
• Two years of demonstrated proficiency in server hardware and application software installation and troubleshooting. This includes navigating system logs. Must be able to lead meetings. Must be verifiable on resume/application and reference checks.
• One year of experience in change management, problem resolution, continuous improvement of ITSM processes, and effective communication verbally and written to discuss services that impacts stakeholders verifiable on resume/application and reference checks.
• Experience creating and maintaining thorough technical documentation reflected in and verifiable on resume/application and reference checks.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• * A bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related area of study can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required years of experience.

PREFERENCES:

• SAP experience.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.
• The tentative salary for this position is $54,072.12 annually.
• The Skills Verification Test and Interviews will be conducted on site in Tallahassee, FL.

SALARY: $51,367.44 - $56,775.72 / 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, View phone number on us.fitly.work, View email address on us.fitly.work .

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 .

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.