Applications Development Manag

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Applications Development Manager. The Applications Development Manager will Lead IT Development and Production Support in a highly transformative organization. Responsible for architecture, development, enhancement and maintenance of critical systems to meet agency objectives. Senior technical authority and business liaison. Continuously improve agile process, SDLC automation and production support. Demonstrated superior communication and relationship building skills. Represent Development in IR, BC/DR and Cyber Security. Attract and retain the respect and confidence of your staff, management and clients. 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.

Requirements

• Agile/Scrum methodology strongly desired.
• Project management, business analysis, requirements gathering strongly desired.
• SQL and database working knowledge desired.
• Knowledge of public pension systems, finance, accounting, investments a plus.
• Jira, Amazon Workspaces, and Azure a plus.
• Jasper Reports a plus.
• Technical writing a plus.
• Strong Java, Spring, Microservice, SQL and Python design and development skills.
• Cloud, AI and application architecture strongly desired.
• Superior relationship building & communication skills.
• Embody a positive, collaborative and inspirational culture.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire and lead teams, and build strong relationships across the organization.
• Ability to adjust, reprioritize and contribute effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to appropriately engage IT and business to quickly understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Ability to rapidly upskill yourself and your team in technology and business to meet agency goals.
• Self-starter and not afraid to take on new challenges.
• Five or more years experience managing application development and or production support teams.
• Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year technical degree is preferred, but not essential. We will consider desirable candidates with equivalent engineering or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT Developers and DBA's to ensure projects, maintenance and enhancements are completed to business satisfaction in a timely manner.
• Engage in and lead collaborative and productive discussions and negotiations with the team, the business, and outside resources.
• Effectively supervise assigned staff.
• Serve as a senior technical resource in system architecture, development and procedures.
• Lead and encourage collaboration with other teams across IT and the business.
• Up-skill yourself and your team to meet current and future business needs.
• Report to, and represent the IT Development - Senior Manager.
• Build a culture of respect, accountability, transparency and performance.
• Maintain the superior reputation of IT Development.
• Participate in strategic planning with IT Leadership.
• Identify and resolve gaps and resource constraints impacting desired goals.
• Eagerly engage in new challenges and opportunities.
• Consult with business and product owners across the agency to determine current fixes, enhancements and future requirements.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrual of sick and annual leave
• Affordable medical benefits
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (after 27 weeks of employment)
• Optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program
• Employer matching on employee deferrals in the 457 plan (limited to a matching of 6% of salary on per pay period basis)
• Workplace flexibility
• Learning environment
• Team oriented culture
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree