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Donato Technologies, Inc

SDET

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$40 - $44/hr

Donato Technologies Inc. is a trusted IT staffing, consulting, and software development partner headquartered in Dallas, Texas. We support clients across industries by understanding their unique ...

Sonsoft Inc

Mainframes Consultant

Miami, FL

Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development ... No OPT-EAD , TN Visa & H1B Consultants please. * Please mention your Visa Status in your email or ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

SDET- API

Orlando, FL · On-site

$46.75 - $60.25/hr

... consultant will use his or her development skills to troubleshoot root causes, data integration, and software issues, and isolate the issues down to the module or component of where the problem is ...

Sonsoft Inc

smalltalk Consultant

Coral Springs, FL · On-site

Preferred At least 7 years of experience in software development, at least 4 years with Smalltalk Hands on experience with Visual Age Smalltalk Experience with SQL, preferably Oracle PL/SQL ...

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How much do software development consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for software development consultant in Florida is $69.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.20 and $61.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Development Consultant vs Software Engineer?

AspectSoftware Development ConsultantSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; certifications like PMP or Agile certificationsBachelor's or higher in CS or related field; often certifications in specific technologies
Work EnvironmentClient sites, consulting firms, project-based settingsIn-house teams, tech companies, startups
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, freelance, contract roles across industriesTech companies, startups, corporate IT departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding consulting roles, project scope, client interactionTechnical skills, coding, development projects

Software Development Consultants focus on advising clients, managing projects, and providing strategic solutions across various industries. Software Engineers primarily develop, test, and maintain software within organizations. While both roles require technical expertise, Consultants emphasize client interaction and project management, whereas Engineers focus on coding and technical implementation.

Software Development Consultant jobs near you
Infographic showing various Software Development Consultant job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,646 per year, or $69.1 per hour.

Software Developer

Tallahassee, FL • On-site

Defined Software Development
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Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Software Developer

Location: Tallahassee, FL
Job Type: Contract / Consulting

Position Summary

Defined Software Development is seeking experienced Software Developers for contract consulting opportunities in the Tallahassee area. Our consultants support government and enterprise technology projects across a variety of IT environments.

We are interested in candidates across a variety of development backgrounds, including full-stack, backend, frontend, web, application, and enterprise software development.

Specific project assignments, requirements, and durations may vary based on client and project needs.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software applications.
  • Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into application solutions.
  • Develop new functionality and enhance existing applications.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Develop and consume APIs and system integrations.
  • Troubleshoot application issues and resolve software defects.
  • Participate in code reviews and development team meetings.
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, QA professionals, database professionals, architects, and other technical resources.
  • Develop unit tests and support system and user acceptance testing.
  • Participate in application deployments and production support activities.
  • Maintain technical documentation and development standards.
  • Assist with application modernization, migration, and integration initiatives.
  • Follow established security, coding, configuration, and development practices.
  • Use source control and development tools to manage application code and releases.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Experience developing and maintaining enterprise or business applications.
  • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL.
  • Experience with source control and development environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following:

  • C#
  • .NET / .NET Core
  • ASP.NET / MVC
  • Java
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • React, Angular, or similar frontend frameworks
  • HTML / CSS
  • REST APIs and web services
  • SQL Server, Oracle, or other relational databases
  • Azure or other cloud platforms
  • Azure DevOps
  • Git
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Entity Framework or similar ORM technologies
  • Microservices and enterprise application integration
  • Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Application modernization or legacy system migration

Direct applicants only. No third-party vendors or staffing firms submissions will be considered.

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