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Software Analyst (IT Professional IV) - GovMax

Sarasota County Government

Location: Sarasota, Florida
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: March 25, 2026
Application Support, Development & Project Management:

Develop, maintain, and support web, desktop, and enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies.

Manage application lifecycle activities, including design, testing, deployment, and ongoing enhancements.

Configure and administer IIS, SQL Server, and reporting services.

Perform database development and administration, including queries, procedures, and data integration.

Create and maintain technical documentation for systems and users.

Participate in system design to ensure alignment with business and technical requirements.

Provide on-call support and stay current with emerging technologies.
Contract Management:

Act as a liaison between users, IT teams, and vendors to resolve issues

Prioritize and coordinate work to ensure timely resolution

Communicate updates and monitor vendor performance
Partnerships, Customer Service & Consulting:

Provide training, support, and documentation to users and IT staff

Build relationships by understanding business needs and user requirements

Translate user needs into effective technical solutions

Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system performance and user experience
Leadership & Project Oversight:

Lead or support system upgrades and technical projects

Monitor progress, identify risks, and keep leadership informed

Provide recommendations on technical solutions and improvements
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a specific field of endeavor, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, etc. with 4+ years of related professional experience.

OR: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with 2+ years of related professional experience.

OR: 8+ years of related professional experience may substitute for the formal education at the discretion of management.
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

Advanced professional certification (preferred).

Strong multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.

Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Experience with Microsoft technologies (i.e. Office, SharePoint, VB.Net, VS2010, C#, .NET 4.0, SQL Server 2005/2008), web development, and database best practices.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.