DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
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DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.
APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER SENIOR/LEAD
Job Location:
Division of Technology Services (DTS)
1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
www.azdes.gov
Posting Details:
Salary: $71,677-$100,744
Grade: 27
Closing Date:
Job Summary:
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Technology Services (DTS), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Applications Developer Senior/Lead. The Applications Developer Senior/Lead is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining complex, scalable solutions by translating business requirements into technical implementations, multiple database management systems, development platforms, and system integrations. This role may mentor junior developers, and leads technical aspects of projects, often collaborating closely with business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of custom applications.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings of expected performance measures.
The state of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Write complex Apex classes, triggers and scheduled jobs to automate business process and create custom functionality. Build user-friendly web components for modern interface, including custom interactions and data visualization. Design efficient data structures, including custom objects, fields and relationship to optimize data storage and retrieval.
• Identify and resolve issues within applications including debugging and troubleshooting integration problems. Utilizing configuration options like workflows, validation rules, and sharing rules to implement business logic without requiring custom code where possible.
• Thoroughly reviewing code written by other developers to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices and security protocols.
• Define the overall technical architecture for applications, considering scalability, performance and security best practices.
• Create Test Plan, Test Artifacts, and Selenium.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
• Web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API's.
• Software Development processes including analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, problem resolution and planning.
• Business applications, testing multiple platforms, browsers and mobile devices.
• Integrating applications with other systems such as AZURE DEVOPS,Agile Development Methodology, MS Development Stack.
• Multiple programming languages, multiple database management systems, multiple development platforms and system integration.
Skill in:
• Proficient in Apex programming language.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Customer centric approach to problem solving, responds to requests and solicits feedback.
• Interviewing and training new hires, mentoring, and coaching.
• Assessing and recommending equipment, resources, and software.
• Leading and developing solutions and processes to meet needs.
Ability to:
• Work Independently.
• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with business stakeholders and other team members.
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
• Build strong relationship inside and outside organization.
• Develop and write technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to execute prescribed testing using established procedures and tools.
• Interpret and analyze test results.
• Use or maintain testing frameworks, test libraries, databases and test environments.
Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• N/A
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
• Employee shall obtain and maintain a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1969.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 or more years of programming and analysis experience (or equivalent experience).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement:
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
Contact Us:
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Benson Walker at (480) 318-4150 or email [email protected].
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (480) 318-4150. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.