Job ID: FL-PR593565-R112950 (911590904)
Remote/Local .NET/Focus Developer (15+/Tibco Mainframe Focus/WebFocus must) with waterfall, agile, C#, ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/WebAPI, SQL Server, Angular, Knockout, REST, JSON, CSS, DB2, COBOL, CA-GEN, Python and legacy migration experience
Location: Tallahassee, FL (DOT)
Duration: 18 Months
Position: 2
4 Scope of Services
Background: 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 6, 2026.
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 computing asset modifications to complete the FDOT PALM System Transition (FPST) will take place over the course of two years in alignment with the Florida PALM Project scheduled timeline.
To prepare for the transition to Florida PALM, our agency is seeking a resource knowledgeable in Tibco Mainframe Focus/WebFocus to lead the effort of updating our numerous Focus assets. Focus has been used copiously by the department to develop reports, interfaces, and applications for the past twenty years. It is important we find a resource capable of analyzing these programs and documenting their specifications.
5 Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
6 Experience
2+ years as a lead developer. 5+ years of broad experience working with development technologies including Microsoft .NET (C#), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/WebAPI, SQL Server, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Knockout, etc.), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, Python, and CSS.
Candidates with resumes reflecting experience converting legacy (DB2, COBOL, CA-GEN, FOCUS, etc.) to modern technology will be given preference.
7 Primary Job Duties/ Tasks
The submitted candidate must be able to perform the following duties and/or tasks. Duties of the selected candidate will include, but not be limited to:
1. Work as a senior developer on various cross-functional application projects, ensuring that robust and scalable solutions are implemented. Collaborate with other team members and Subject Matter Experts to ensure solutions are implemented according to customer requirements.
2. Responsible for full lifecycle application development. Ensures code is written to implement the architecture and design such that it meets standards in terms of code quality and efficiency.
3. Initiate, drive, and deliver effective experiences in partnership with distributed cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the architectural vision are communicated, supported, and delivered to the highest standards; align development initiatives with Department development vision, strategy, and deployment.
4. Monitor service desk tickets, as well as and incoming requests, and resolve issues as assigned.
5. Perform advanced troubleshooting to determine root cause of problems and issues.
6. Identify, analyze, and resolve problems and issues using troubleshooting tools and techniques, coordinating with team members as needed.
7. Research, document, and understand FDOT business processes and technical assets, as well as their inter-relationships.
8. Provide high level of customer service by providing status and information to the customer.
9. Assist customers with development of business cases.
10. Perform application testing; fully unit test all solutions prior to User Acceptance Testing and implementation.
8 Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Knowledge of design patterns, performance issues, and troubleshooting strategies.
2. Knowledge of development methodologies including waterfall and agile.
3. Skilled in the use of multiple development technologies including Microsoft .NET (C#), ASP.NET/MVC, WCF/WebAPI, SQL Server, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Knockout, etc.), REST, XML, JSON, HTML, Python, and CSS.
4. Skill in architecting and deploying high volume, high transaction based, distributed, and critical web applications.
5. Skill with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) including DB2 and SQL Server.
6. Skilled in verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and customer service.
7. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment.
8. Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part of a team.
9. Ability to conduct complex systems analysis and translate user requirements into business solutions.
10. Ability to integrate research and best practices into problem avoidance and continuous improvement.
11. Ability to architect cloud-based applications leveraging PaaS (Platform as a Service) and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) offerings for leading vendors such as Microsoft Azure.
12. Ability to lead technical teams in delivering web technology architecture, design, and implementation.
13. Ability to effectively work as part of a distributed development team.
14. Ability to display professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff.
15. Ability to exhibit creativity and resourcefulness at problem solving while collaborating and working effectively with others across varied disciplines.
16. Ability to support security incident response efforts through analysis of system logs.
17. Knowledge of OOP (Object Oriented Programming) concepts.
9 General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
4. 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.
5. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
6. Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
7. Problem Solving: Ability to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly.
8. Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.
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