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

Salary: $84,823.0240 - $119,510.5600 Annually 

Grade: 29

Closing Date: March 18, 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 Applications Architect. This position is responsible for leading system development and maintenance while guiding a team of developers. This role ensures project completion within established timelines and quality standards by making critical technical decisions, providing strategic direction and communicating project progress. The Applications Development Lead combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to drive the success of software development initiatives. The Applications Development Lead is also responsible for ensuring project completion on time and within quality standards, making technical decisions, mentoring team members, and acting as a bridge between the technical team and stakeholders by communicating project progress and requirements effectively.

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:

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and provide on call support as needed.
  
• Provide architectural and application design directions to development team and establish and implement development standards, including mentoring other developers.
  
• Architect and design new integrations. Work with a broad set of technologies such as Salesforce, MuleSoft, SmartComm, Informatica, Microsoft AZURE, SQL Server, Web Inspect, Checkmarx, Tableau, Integrations, Designing and Architecting solutions, Database Conversion.
  
• Lead enterprise architecture initiatives in the development and customization of software development based on needs.

Knowledge of:

• REST APIs - Salesforce
  
• SmartComm, Informatica, iRules, Mulesoft, Microsoft AZURE, Web Inspect, Checkmarx, Tableau
  
• ADA Testing - Data modeling - SQL - AZURE DEVOPS

Skills in:

• Leading complex development activities
  
• Exceptional design, coding, testing and debugging skills
  
• Project management skills
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
• Agile / Scrum Development
  
• Security and compliance
  
• Conflict Resolution
  
• .NET and Salesforce Development
  
• Integrating with internal and external systems
  
• Hands on experience with web development and SQL

Ability to:

• Learn new technologies
  
• Work effectively
  
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
  
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.
  
• Write technical documentation.
  
• Interpret and analyze test results.
  
• Use or maintain testing frameworks, test libraries, databases and test environments.

This ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Master's degree. Hands on experience with web development and SQL.
  
• Eight years of experience with Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, Integrations, SQL Server, Designing and Architecting solutions, Database Conversion

• 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 10 or more years of programming and analysis experience (or equivalent experience).
  
• 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).

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

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.

For questions regarding this career opportunity, please contact Alex Rivera at 480-910-0533 or AlejandroRivera@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 480-910-0533 or AlejandroRivera@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.