DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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

Salary: $65,968 to $83,724 

Grade: 26

Closing Date: May 3, 2026

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!

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 department's 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 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.

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:

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of programming and analysis experience with Salesforce applications.

• Bachelor’s 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 agency’s 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: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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.) R2-10-207.11).

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 program here. 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 (480)-536-3791 or email 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) 536-3791 or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.