• Job Description

  Req#: 534463

  DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. 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
  (SMARTCOMM DEVELOPER)

  Job Location:

  D ivision of Technology Services (DTS)
  1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

  Posting Details:

  Salary: $90,000.00 - $100,744.00 Annually
  

  Grade: 27
  

  Closing Date: July 8, 2025

  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 a Applications Developer Senior/Lead (SmartComm Developer). This position will be responsible for designing templates, building and maintaining existing templates for complex systems. Provide technical guidance and mentor junior developers within the organization.
  
  This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting 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, and 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 Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develops new applications to meet functional and technical designs, fixes and develop changes to applications to meet functional and technical designs following best practices and development standards and guidelines.
    
  • Work to analyze, debug, and resolve defects in applications while proactively solving complex problems.
    
  • Supports production systems; analyzes and resolves production problems in a timely manner; resolves end user service requests as assigned.
    
  • Completes unit and system test application changes to ensure quality of work required.
    
  • Performance tunes, reviews and recommends improvements to existing codes.
    
  • Reviews and recommends improvements to existing architectures.

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  Knowledge of:

  • Multiple programming languages, multiple database management systems, multiple development platforms, and systems integration.
    
  • SmartComm modules such as Advanced Template Designer (ATD), Data Modeler, and Web Editor.
    
  • Database technologies and SQL.
    
  • Understanding of agile development processes.

  Skill in:

  • Excellent customer service skills.
    
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

  Ability to:

  • Develop and write technical documentation
    
  • Quickly learn and develop in new programming languages, APls, and platforms.
    
  • Evaluate and test emerging technologies.
    
  • Learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.
    
  • Apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met.
    
  • Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
    
  • Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
    
  • Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
    
  • Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization

  Selective Preference(s):

  The ideal candidate for this position will have:

  • Extensive experience of SmartComm modules such as Advanced Template Designer (ATD), Data Modeler, and Web Editor.

  Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 8 or more years of programming and analysis experience (or equivalent experience)
  • 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.
  • If this position requires 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.
  • All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

  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
  • Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
  • Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  • Deferred compensation plan
  • Wellness plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Stipend Opportunities
  • Infant at Work Program
  • Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
  • Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
  • Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

  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 Jason Hamm at 520-235-1130 or JHamm@azdes.gov.
  
  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 contacting 520-235-1130 or JHamm@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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