What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR SQL/.NET AZURE DEVELOPER position at Arizona Department of Economic Security?
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.
SENIOR SQL / .NET AZURE DEVELOPER
Job Location : Division of Technology Services (DTS)
1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Posting Details : Salary : $90,000 - $111,000
Grade : 27
Closing Date : February 21, 2025 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!
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Applications Developer (Senior SQL / .NET AZURE Developer). This is a team lead position and is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing complex AZURE SQL databases, leading database projects, troubleshooting database performance issues, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the performance and scalability of data systems by utilizing advanced SQL techniques and best practices. Maintains and supports Microsoft AZURE App services & C# .NET based applications.
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 flexibility, autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, 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 :
- Diagnose and resolve defects in production environments, prioritizing quick and effective solutions.
- Mentor junior developers.
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :
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Selective Preference(s) :
This ideal candidate for this position will have :
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Benefits :
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :
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
Retirement :
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.
Contact Us :
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at 480-653-3041 or OODHRstaffing@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 480-653-3041 or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Salary : $90,000 - $111,000
