DPS Advanced Applications Developer (MS Tech)

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced IT professional specializing in Microsoft technologies, primarily C#, Blazor, and MVC. Under direct supervision, the role performs highly complicated professional systems analysis and programming in a structured environment. The developer designs, develops, and supports applications that integrate multiple programming languages or database systems, complicated interfaces, or new and emerging technologies and languages. A well-qualified candidate has significant experience in Java, C#, and SQL Server/DB2 databases. The position also performs related duties as assigned or directed. This classification is designated as uncovered, and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The role is based in an office setting. The employee must be available to work irregular hours and/or respond to emergency call-outs on a 24-hour basis. Successful applicants must complete the examination process, including a polygraph and background investigation, and pass pre-employment drug testing. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify. Driver’s license requirements apply if driving or use of a vehicle is an essential job function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management or Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Math, Engineering, or a related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution, and five years of computer programming experience in multiple languages/standards or database systems; OR an associate degree in one of the specified or related areas and seven years of computer programming and database systems experience.
Pass a background investigation and polygraph examination.
Pass pre-employment drug testing.
Complete the examination process.
Complete E-Verify as a newly hired State employee.
If driving or vehicle use is an essential function of the job, meet the applicable driver’s license requirements.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience in Java, C#, and SQL Server/DB2 databases.
Experience specializing in Microsoft technologies, primarily C#, Blazor, and MVC.

Responsibilities

Perform systems analysis and programming for highly complicated applications in multiple environments.
Design, develop, and support applications integrating multiple programming languages or database systems, complicated interfaces, or new and emerging technologies and languages.
Perform related duties as assigned or directed.
Be available to work irregular hours and/or respond to emergency call-outs on a 24-hour basis.

Benefits

Accrued vacation pay and sick days
10 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plan
Top-ranked retirement plans
Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance plans
Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
Bus cards partially subsidized by the State
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit plan, providing lifelong income upon retirement
Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period
Option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program for tax-deferred retirement investments