GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.

SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ PHOENIX BASED
5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086

This position requires a regular on-site presence at our office located at 5000 W. Carefree Hwy., Phoenix, AZ 85086, candidates must be able to commute regularly to our Phoenix office.

Salary: $71,677 - $91,000 

Grade: 27

Closing Date: 8/12/2026

Build Technology That Protects Arizona’s Wildlife and Wild Places

We are seeking a visionary Applications Developer Senior/Lead to provide strategic technical leadership and architectural oversight. This pivotal role is responsible for defining the department's software development standards, driving technical excellence, and ensuring that our digital infrastructure remains robust, secure, and scalable. You will not only lead complex project initiatives from conception to delivery but also establish the best practices that ensure our high-quality software solutions effectively support the mission of protecting Arizona's wildlife and natural resources.

As a technical leader, you will provide high-level direction for production systems, proactively architecting solutions to complex challenges and ensuring the stability of our entire application ecosystem. You will champion a culture of rigorous testing and continuous improvement, overseeing the integrity and performance of critical departmental systems through expert-level analysis and decision-making.

In this role, you will be a key mentor to our development team, conducting high-impact code reviews and fostering a digital-first environment. Working as a strategic partner to stakeholders and project managers, you will translate functional requirements into sophisticated technical architectures. By leading the modernization of our systems, you will directly influence the department's ability to serve Arizona's fish, wildlife, and outdoor recreation community with efficiency and innovation.

If you are motivated by purpose-driven work and enjoy solving complex problems through technology, this is an opportunity to apply your skills in service of Arizona’s natural resources and communities!

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER SENIOR/LEAD
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ PHOENIX BASED
FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 27 / HIRING SALARY RANGE: $71,677 - $91,000

Provides technical solutions and reviews new and existing applications to ensure functional and technical designs are met, working in close coordination with the Development team, Project Manager (PM), Quality Assurance (QA), and the Supervisor. Recommends and trains fixes or chang