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 ARCHITECT (APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT LEAD)

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

Salary: $84,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annually 

Grade: 29

Closing Date: Open until filled

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 Architect (Applications Development Lead). 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 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.

Job Duties:

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 Mentor 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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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