ARIZONA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION

Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET)

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

Main Office Location: 100 N 15th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007  

Salary: Up to $80,000 

Grade: S24

Open Until Filled  

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET) Division, is seeking a Programmer Analyst to join our team. In this pivotal role, you'll serve as a Programmer Analyst and will be instrumental in delivering outstanding digital solutions. You'll achieve this through a unique blend of hands-on coding and by acting as a crucial liaison with our technical teams. This position is vital to ensuring that our digital products are thoughtfully designed and developed based on thorough user needs analysis, ultimately guaranteeing satisfaction for our diverse user base.

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.

• Review and interpret user research documentation (e.g., personas, journey maps, research summaries) to inform the design and development of software applications
• Develop and implement software solutions that directly address identified user needs and enhance the overall user experience
• Collaborate with product and design teams to ensure technical feasibility and optimal implementation of user experience requirements
• Maintain and update existing applications, incorporating user feedback and evolving business requirements
• Proactively suggest technical improvements that could enhance user interaction and satisfaction
• Keep current with emerging technologies and software development best practices, particularly those related to user interface and user experience
• Analyze user feedback and analytics data to identify areas for improvement and guide the development of user-centric features
  

Knowledge of:

• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to integrate these principles into the software development lifecycle, ensuring applications meet user expectations for usability and experience
• Solid knowledge of the Drupal CMS including CSS and JavaScript frameworks like Bootstrap and a familiarity with accessibility guidelines on building web experiences
• Strong programming skills in PHP and familiarity with relevant development tools, coupled with a commitment to staying current with emerging technologies in software development, particularly those related to user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) implementation

Skills in:

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical designs, discuss user requirements, and provide updates to various stakeholders
• Excellent ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to ensure user-centric solutions are implemented effectively

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret user research documentation (e.g., personas, journey maps, research summaries) and derive actionable insights for software development
  

• Experience with UX/UI design tools
• Knowledge of product management software
• Prior experience in a public sector/government environment

• Background and reference check, including state and federal criminal records fingerprint check
  
  

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).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

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

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer