Junior Java Developer Jobs in Tallahassee, FL (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location : Tallahassee, Florida
Job Type: Salaried Full-Time
Job Number: 202500105
Office: S Info & Technology Services Office
Opening Date: 03/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
General Summary
The Florida Senate Office of Information Technology is hiring .NET Software Developers to help build and support modern applications used across the Senate organization. Our team develops internal systems using technologies such as .NET, Angular, SQL Server, and Azure DevOps in a collaborative development environment focused on delivering practical solutions.
Senate IT offers the opportunity to work on meaningful engineering challenges while maintaining a healthy work-life balance within a supportive team environment.
Applications are welcomed from junior, mid-level, and senior developers.
This position is based in Tallahassee, Florida and requires on-site work.
Financial Disclosure: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.
Examples of Work Performed

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications using .NET and Angular
• Develop and enhance internal web applications supporting organizational business processes
• Design and implement APIs supporting internal systems and integrations
• Develop responsive user interfaces using Angular, HTML, CSS, and TypeScript
• Work with SQL Server databases to design and optimize queries
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues
• Participate in code reviews and collaborative development activities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• NET application development
• Angular or similar modern web frameworks
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Relational database concepts and SQL development
• Troubleshooting and debugging application issues
• Collaborative software development practices

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, mathematics, or engineering and two years of progressively responsible information systems experience.
Progressively responsible information systems experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Any combination of progressively responsible information systems experience and post-secondary training in disciplines as described above totaling six years.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ASP.NET Core or modern .NET development
• Experience with Angular or similar frameworks (React, Blazor)
• Experience developing REST APIs and data-driven applications
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tools such as Visual Studio and Azure DevOps
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments

Candidates who do not meet every preferred qualification but have relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Salary
Anticipated hiring salary range: $85,000 - $105,000 annually, depending on qualifications and level of experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Application Deadline
Open until filled.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below!
Health and Dental Insurance
Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.
Leave Accrual Benefits
Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:
Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month
Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.
Life and Disability Insurance
Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.
Retirement
Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium
Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.
Paid Holidays
New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday
Total Compensation Statement
The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $40,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.