Lead Applications Developer (Sql Developer)
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$ 71500 - 91500
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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.
LEAD APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER (SQL DEVELOPER)
Division of Technology Services (DTS)
1400 West Washington Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $71500.00 to 91500.00
Grade: 27
Closing Date: May 12 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 ; 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 Lead Applications Developer (SQL Developer). This position is responsible for designing developing and maintaining different databases writing complex SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation. Optimizing database performance and ensuring data integrity. Troubleshooting and resolving databaserelated issues. Other responsibilities the SQL Developer is responsible for is to maintain and support Microsoft AZURE App services and .NET Framework with AI based position is also responsible for performingOnCall after hour support when needed.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments 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 States 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 requirements and contributes to completion of functional specifications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with AZURE App Services based applications.
- Write custom SQL Queries based on need.
- Performance tunes reviews and recommends improvements to existing codes.
- Develop new cloud native applications to meet functional and technical designs.
- Work to analyze debug and resolve defects in applications.
- Support production systems including analyze and resolve production problems in a timely manner resolving end user service requests as assigned.
- Complete unit and system test application changes to ensure quality of work
Knowledge of:
- AZURE SQL
- Agile Development Methodology
- RESTful APIs
- .NET utilizing Visual Studio and C#
- AZURE DEVOPS
- Multiple programming languages multiple database management systems and multiple development platforms
- OOP concepts and UI design skills in
- Solid understanding of MS SQL Server including stored procedures indexing and triggers
Skills in:
- AZURE SQL with advanced query writing and optimization techniques
- Exceptional design coding testing and debugging skills
- Data warehousing and ETL processes
- Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
- Data analysis and reporting
- Stored procedures optimization
- Maintain Microsoft AZURE APP Services based applications
- Good business communication skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor and guide junior developers
Ability to:
- Work OnCall after hour support when needed
- Quickly learn and develop in new programming languages APIs and platforms evaluate and test emerging
- Work effectively independently or in a group setting
- 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:
- Ability to work OnCall after hour support when needed
- SQL web development and analysis experience.
- Proficiency with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Any relevant professional certifications.
- 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 411969.
- Bachelors degree plus 8 or more years of programming and analysis experience (or equivalent experience).
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. - All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and longterm disability plans
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
- Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
- 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 fulltime or parttime 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 programhere. 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 LongTerm Disability (LTD) program after a 27week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred 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 ator
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 contactingor Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
