Applications Development Analyst - Tallahassee, FL

Novalink Solutions LLC

About The Position

As a result of the Department's efforts to re-engineer and modernize core financial systems, there has been over 1,500 computing assets identified as performing some level of financial planning, analysis, and management functionality that are impacted by the State of Florida's accounting system. The Florida Planning, Accounting, and Ledger Management (PALM) project is a multiyear endeavor to replace the State of Florida's accounting and cash management systems with a modern financial management solution. The Florida PALM Project is targeted to replace Central, Payroll, and Departmental FLAIR functionality, with go-live scheduled for January 2027. The 1,500+ computing assets are comprised of interfaces, enterprise applications, databases, automated processes, and reporting programs within FDOT that will require remediation due to: · Adoption of the Florida PALM Standardized Business Process Model. · Transition to the Florida PALM Chart of Accounts values. · Replacement of Central, Payroll and Departmental FLAIR functionality. · Redevelopment of agency incoming and outgoing interfaces to the statewide accounting system. · Implementation of Information Warehouse data to support agency specific reporting requirements. The candidate will plan, organize, conduct, and coordinate systems analysis and application development activities through direct and indirect collaboration with staff. This role will guide the Office of Work Program and Budget (OWPB) in its transition to the Florida PALM system and provide hands-on support for new development activities. The transition will involve reviewing current business processes, implementing remediation strategies, and performing reengineering, design, and integration with the Financial Management (FM) systems to ensure compatibility with existing technology assets. The developer will ensure alignment between FM financial systems, Florida PALM, and the state’s cloud-first policy as defined in statute where applicable. Responsibilities include engineering, remediation, and modernization efforts to support the transition to Florida PALM, with a focus on reviewing and updating existing FM technologies and OWPB financial systems for compatibility with PALM interface offerings. The candidate will develop and coordinate the definition, prioritization, coding, and testing of system changes and enhancements, ensuring proper quality assurance and thorough testing before user acceptance. The role requires proficiency across a variety of platforms, from legacy systems to modern technologies, to deliver automated solutions. The developer will act as an internal consultant and mentor to team members, collaborating with OWPB, the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and the Office of Comptroller (OOC) to support enterprise technical needs and assist in planning and implementing technology products.

Requirements

Candidate MUST have a minimum of 15+ years as a lead full-stack developer, with broad experience working with development technologies including Microsoft .NET, (C#, VB.NET), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/Web API, ASP.NET Web Forms, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Knockout, and others), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, and CSS.
Must have advanced to expert level knowledge in designing and developing scalable applications and integrating systems.
Advanced knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming and its application in building scalable, maintainable full-stack solutions.
Proficiency in front-end development using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or similar), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles to deliver intuitive and accessible user interfaces.
Strong experience with back-end development in Microsoft .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core), RESTful APIs, and integration with relational databases such as Azure SQL Server.
Skill in creating seamless user experiences, including implementing UI/UX best practices, accessibility standards (WCAG), and optimizing performance for web applications.
Ability to develop and deploy cloud-based applications in Azure, leveraging services for scalability and reliability.
Experience with relational database design and development, including writing efficient queries and working with ORM frameworks like Entity Framework.
Skill in translating business requirements and wireframes into functional, user-friendly applications, ensuring usability and responsiveness across devices.
Familiarity with data exchange formats (JSON, XML) and integration with APIs for dynamic, interactive interfaces.
Knowledge of agile development methodologies, including iterative design and rapid prototyping for UI enhancements.
Ability to create and execute test plans, including functional and UI testing, and ensure quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with designers, business analysts, and QA teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
Ability to integrate research and best practices into problem avoidance and continuous improvement.
Ability to display professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff.
Ability to exhibit creativity and resourcefulness at problem solving while collaborating and working effectively with others across varied disciplines.
Ability to develop and manage information systems documentation in accordance with the Department’s standards.
Knowledge of financial systems such as PeopleSoft ERP.
Experience in coordinating with Business Analysts to capture business requirements.
Ability to bridge the gap between technical and business language.
Communication: Ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
Flexibility: Open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
Problem Solving: Ability to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with resumes reflecting experience with Azure cloud will be given preference.
Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system and budget management.
Knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation Financial Management (FM) system, including Work Program Administration, Project Costing, Federal Aid and Federal Billing subsystem details and interfacing methods.
Knowledge of mainframe computer systems and supporting software such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), Time Sharing Option (TSO), and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF).

Responsibilities

Perform in-depth analysis of the existing inventory of assets to determine remediation or modernization approach.
Produce end-state solution mockups based on analysis of development approach for applications and reports.
Provide oversight to development, unit tests, and quality assurance on all code modifications.
Develop state-of-the-art applications to support OWPB and other direct stakeholders.
Triage and address maintenance and enhancement requests for applications owned by OWPB.
Provide hands-on support to peers, coach, guide, and mentor others for development related tasks.
Drive continuous modernization through iterative development, UI/UX improvements, and code optimization; collaborate with other developers to ensure consistency in coding standards and documentation.
Drive and deliver high-quality software solutions by collaborating with distributed cross-functional teams to ensure all development objectives are clearly communicated, supported, and executed to the highest standards. Lead core .NET-based platform development initiatives in alignment with the Department’s vision, strategy, and deployment goals.
Develop and apply knowledge of trends, relevant software development technologies and methodologies.
Work with data models to implement and maintain solutions that support reporting and analytics needs.