Applications Development Analyst- Intermmediate

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 14 day((s))
100% Travel

Skills

Azure
MVC
C#
.net
Devops

Job Details

1 Scope of Services STC Job # 1250 Applications Development Analyst B. Intermediate
The Agency of Healthcare Administration (the "Department" or "AHCA") is seeking qualified
candidates that will assist Information Technology (IT) in their daily operations, support, and
services. The services requested in the following eQuote will be procured in accordance with the
Department of Management Services (DMS) State Term Contract (STC), entitled Information
Technology Staff Augmentation Services, 80101507-23-STC-ITSA. The term for this staff
augmentation position is intended to be until June 30, 2026. The term for this engagement may
be extended for a period not to exceed twelve months from the expiration of the State Term
Contract contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. The Department may select one or
more candidates for this position. Candidates are expected to work flexible work schedules as
requested (full-time, part-time, after-hours, weekends) based on priority and available budget.
Work must be performed onsite in Tallahassee, FL unless approved by an AHCA manager. Local
candidates are preferred.
2.1 Primary Job Duties and Tasks

Work under the direction of the Agency's designated project manager or the Lead
Applications Development Supervisor. Participate in and lead activities as directed by the
Agency.

Comply with Division of IT processes and standards. Work products and documentation will
be in the Agency ISDM template format and will comply with the Florida Department of
Management Services' Florida Digital Service, Chapter 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code.

Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, support, and enhance software applications in
conformance with the adopted AHCA methodologies, standards, and practices.

Participate in component and data architecture design, and performance monitoring.

Review and confirm understanding of the interface layouts for the Agency's business needs,
and complete interface design, build, and unit test activities.

Establish connectivity to the FLAIR replacement system (Florida Planning, Accounting and
Ledger Management (PALM), perform task assignments, planning, design, implementation,
testing, and system documentation activities as requested by the Agency.

Establish connectivity to the FMMIS replacement system (FX), perform task assignments,
planning, design, implementation, testing, and system documentation activities as
requested by the Agency.

Provide software development programming estimates as directed.

Develop and execute software test plans as directed.

Work on pipeline and release processes using Azure DevOps and Jira when applicable.

Coordinate with the Agency's designated Lead Applications Development Supervisor to
promote production deployments using the Agency's change control process.

Create and manage SQL queries and analyze data to respond to ad hoc requests,
troubleshoot, test, or investigate anomalies.

Develop process flows and system documentation conforming to AHCA standards.

Establish connectivity to other internal or external systems as needed.

Adapt to changes in daily work plans based on customer support needs.

Adhere to all security policies and procedures in the use of the Agency network and
resources.

Abide by AHCA security policies when accessing the AHCA's buildings and systems.



Applications Supported:

Program Area Number of Applications
Financial Services Ecosystem All of the applications in the Financial
Services Ecosystem, including State
Enterprise applications (FLAIR, PeopleFirst)
Finance & Accounting SunFocus

Health Quality Assurance Quadrant
Nursing Home Financial Quarterly
Assessment (NFQA)
Florida Hospital Uniform Reporting
System (FHURS)
Versa
Revenue and Accounts Receivable
(RARA)



Office of Plans and Construction (OPC)
OPC Power Application(s)

Tools Utilized:

Software Tool Purpose
Azure DevOps DevOps toolset
Jira Jira toolset
Globalscape Enhanced File
Transfer
To exchange transaction data
Kendo UI MVC

To build interactive and high-performance websites and
applications
Azure AD Federation Services To authenticate users on third-party systems

Target Environments Supported:

Environment Applications
C# Production and Legacy Applications
.Net Azure DevOps & Jira Pipelines


2.2 Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
A minimum of 4 years of software development experience.

Preferred experience working with State of Florida financial systems and governmental
accounting, including DFS' Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) and Florida
Planning Accounting and Ledger Management (PALM) systems.
Knowledge in developing solutions requiring analysis and research.
Skilled in working on one or more projects as a project team member.
Ability to work on large, complex projects that require increased skill in multiple technical
environments.
Experience developing large and complex systems through the entire software development
lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience working with project stakeholders identifying and refining solution requirements.
Experience driving critical decisions about the following key solution aspects: organization of
the solution, high-level structure, main components, interfaces, performance, resilience, reuse,
comprehensibility, scalability, and security.
Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
Experience and knowledge of Network and System development and deployment.
Experience working with OData and OData REST APIs.
Experience creating and monitoring continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Experience performing code reviews to ensure compliance with identified standards of practice.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Knowledge and expertise in the following are preferred:
Operating Systems
Windows
Databases
SQL Server
Oracle
Programming & Scripting Languages
.Net Framework
.Net Core
.Net Standard
C#
MVC
Shell Scripting
YAML
XML
JavaScript Libraries
VB.Net
ASP.Net

Tools & Utilities
Azure AD Federation Services
Windows Administration
Active Directory
IIS Administration
Auth0
OAuth 2.0
OData and OData Rest API's
Telerik Kendo UI
Bootstrap
Toad for Oracle
MSBuild Tools
Azure DevOps
Jira
SQL Server Reporting Services
Visual Studio



2.3 General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The submitted candidate(s) must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the
following areas:
Communication: The 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 peers, 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. Always courteous and professional.
Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. Asks questions and
escalates to the manager if unsure on how to proceed.
Flexibility: Is 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. Ability to adapt to leadership
styles in a variety of situations.
Problem-Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgment to generate and
evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly.
Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common
goal.

2.4 Education and Certifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related fields.
Or four years of equivalent work experience. To substitute equivalent work experience for a degree,
the candidate must have four years of work experience in addition to the minimum required years of
experience.
Certifications: Not Required
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