Senior/Lead Applications Developer

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SENIOR/LEAD APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER

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

Salary: $71,677.00 - 100,744.00 Annually

Grade: 27

Closing Date: March 19, 2025

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 Senior/Lead Applications Developer (Senior SQL / .NET AZURE Developer). This position is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing complex AZURE SQL databases, leading database projects, troubleshooting database performance issues, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the performance and scalability of data systems by utilizing advanced SQL techniques and best practices. Other responsibilities the Senior SQL / .NET AZURE Developer are maintains and supports Microsoft AZURE App services including C# projects and .NET Framework based applications. This position is also responsible for performing On-Call after hour support when needed.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Diagnose and resolve defects in production environments, prioritizing quick and effective solutions.
  
• Engage with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional …