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Requisition No: 879456 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: DATA APPLICATION ENGINEER - 72003964

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72003964 

Salary:  $75,000 - $95,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2026 

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Interoperability Engineer
Florida Digital Service
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This is an on-site position located in Tallahassee, FL
 

The Florida Digital Service was established to propose innovative solutions that securely modernize state government, including technology and information services, to achieve value through digital transformation and interoperability, and to fully support the state's cloud-first policy. It is also the lead entity responsible for enterprise cybersecurity.

The Florida Digital Service is searching for a candidate with programming and engineering skills to assist the Office of Data Management. This candidate will be responsible for the design and technical expertise in implementing applications. This candidate will be joining a team of professionals that are dedicated to streamlining data sharing, promoting interoperability within the State, reducing duplication of data received and assisting the State of Florida's Enterprise Data Community in finding efficiencies in business operations throughout.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide technical support for the State's Enterprise Data Catalog and Interoperability initiatives.
• Must be proficient in multiple programming languages (e.g. but not limited to C#.Net, Python, R, SQL, Java, Javascript) and committed to continuous learning and adoption of new technologies. Adheres to industry best practices for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Design, develop, and maintain cloud native software solutions for data management, ETL processes, and APIs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure, platform services, and application integrations supporting enterprise data applications. Review and catalog data management practices at state agencies, support data stewardship efforts, and facilitate data migration to data clouds.
• Collaborate to design scalable systems and participate in requirements gathering and design reviews.
• Other Duties as needed.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Expert programming skills using modern Object oriented and scripting languages. 
• Experience with designing and implementing web applications, APIs, and infrastructure services. 
• Experience with Git or other source code repositories.
• Experience with cloud services. 
• Familiarity with a variety of datasets, structured, semi-structured and unstructured, etc. 
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, web services, and modern application integration patterns. Knowledge of CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and DevOps principles. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze the current state of data systems, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and provide recommendations for prioritizing actions and improvements.
• Ability to apply System Development Life Cycles (SDLC) methodologies and secure software development practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with UX/UI interfaces
• Experience with Snowflake and AWS
• Experience with database design software
• Experience with Mulesoft

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree or 6 years' experience in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Information Technology or another quantitative field. 

Other job-related requirements for this position: 

Criminal background investigation including fingerprinting and statewide and national criminal history records check per Section 110.1127 Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 Florida Statutes, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's CJIS Security Policy CJISD-ITS-DOC-08140-4.5

Pursuant to F.S. 215.422 every officer or employee who is responsible for the approval or processing of vendors' invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors are mandated to process, resolve, and comply as section 215.422 requires

Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to drive and/or fly for long distances. Ability to lift, push and pull up to 30lbs. 

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, 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 transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
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. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Criminal background investigation including fingerprinting and statewide and national criminal history records check per Section 110.1127 Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's CJIS Security Policy CJISD-ITS-DOC-08140.
Pursuant to F.S. 215.422 every officer or employee who is responsible for the approval or processing of vendors' invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors are mandated to process, resolve and comply as section 215.422 requires

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.