DIVISION OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (DTS)
1400 WEST WASHINGTON STREET PHOENIX ARIZONA 85007

Salary: $65968 to $83724

Grade: 26

Closing Date: May 3 2026

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The Department of Economic Security Division of Technology Services (DTS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our team as an Applications Developer. This position will serve as a Salesforce Applications Developer. The position programs analyzes and runs tests on Salesforce including documentation diagram and flowchart and software development procedures used to verify that Salesforce functions according to user requirements and conforms to establishment guidelines. The position also interprets issues and recommends solutions or best practices.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments needs and continual meetings 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 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:

Creating YAML-based Azure Pipelines to automate the retrieval validation and deployment of Salesforce metadata.
Integrating Apex Unit Tests Lightning Web Components (LWC) Jest tests and static code analysis (e.g. PMD SonarQube) into the Build stage to catch bugs early.
Implementing manual and automated approval gates in Azure DevOps to ensure only clean code reaches UAT or Production.
Proactively solving complex problems.
Developing new applications to meet functional and technical designs.
Fixing and developing changes to applications following best practices and development standards and guidelines.
Analyzing debugging and resolving defects in applications.
Supporting production systems.
Analyzing and resolving production problems in a timely manner.
Resolving end user service requests as assigned.
Completing unit and system test application changes to ensure quality of work.

Knowledge of:
Multiple programming languages including Salesforce multiple database management systems and multiple development platforms.
Developing applications in at least one programming language.
Departmental policies procedures and standards for software development

Skills In:
Strong customer service.
Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
Developing and writing technical documentation.
Effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Analysis and problem solving.

Ability to:
Develop and write technical documentation.
Communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner to technical and non-technical users and staff.
Quickly learn and develop in new programming languages APIs and platforms.
Evaluate and test emerging technologies.
Apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met.
Balance prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Bachelors degree and at least one year of programming and analysis experience with Salesforce applications.

Bachelors degree plus 5 or more years of programming and analysis experience (or equivalent experience).
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.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

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
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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 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 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 about this career opportunity please contact us at or email

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 or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.