Applications Developer– Req # 1225 (100% Onsite)
State of AZ – AZGFD
Contract: Until 06/28/2024 with Extensions into next Fiscal year
Rate: $49/ hr on W2 (All Inclusive)
Location: 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ, 85086
Tentative Shift Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (40 Hours/Week). OT Expected.
U.S. Citizenship Required. Background check Required.
Additional Information
The positions are on-site for the duration of the contract.
Position Description:
This position serves as a technical expert for the Department’s software applications. Develops new applications to meet functional and technical designs. Fixes and develops changes to applications to meet functional and technical designs following best practices and development standards and guidelines. Analyzes and resolves issues in applications. Proactively solves complex problems. Supports production systems; analyzes and resolves production problems in a timely manner; resolves end user service requests as assigned. Completes unit and system test application changes to ensure system integrity. Engages with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements, and contributes to completion of functional specifications. Prepares technical documentation on application specifications, prepares and interprets project documentation. Creates deliverables according to the Software Development Lifecycle such as functional and technical specifications, use cases, test cases, and system documentation. Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
The candidate must have considerable working knowledge of multiple programming languages. Considerable experience working with multiple database management systems, specifically MSSQL, and multiple development platforms; this includes experience designing and developing web tools. Familiar with or have a working knowledge of AWS products and services. Considerable experience working in an Agile work environment. The candidate will have skills in strong customer service, interpersonal, written and oral communication, virtual communication, critical thinking. Be highly organized to handle multiple projects, sprints and deadlines; create project workflows and timelines; project based budgeting. Have skills in the practice of producing efficient code based on business requirements and reusable/standardized code; testing and deploying applications; evaluating performance and security of new and existing applications. Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Work consistently with thoughtfulness, creativity and a high level of detail. May train new team members on existing systems or applications. The candidate will have the ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks; work collaboratively in teams and across organizations; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; quickly learn and develop in new programming languages & APIs.
Skills Preferred:
MSSQL, SQLServer, C#, .Net Core, GitLab
Work Experience Required:
5 or more years of programming and analysis experience (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 2 years of experience in .NET web based systems. Experience with Visual Studio.
Work Experience Preferred:
AMS(Arizona Management System). Design, development and maintenance of web applications/web database applications. Previous experience working in a government agency. Good communication and organizational skills. Experience working with WordPress and Pantheon helpful.
Education/Training Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar
Education/Training Preferred
PMP(Project Management) certification is a plus.