Senior Applications Developer & Technical Lead

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Game and Fish Department's Information Technology team in Phoenix seeks an Applications Developer Senior/Lead to provide strategic technical leadership and architectural oversight. You will drive standards, ensure robust, scalable software, and mentor developers to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will partner with stakeholders, translate requirements into architecture, and lead modernization efforts to support wildlife management and outdoor recreation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of programming and analysis experience (or equivalent experience).
• Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver technical solutions while reviewing new applications to ensure strict adherence to functional and technical design requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Provide tier-three production support and resolve complex issues.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with PMs, QA, and stakeholders to align on requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical and functional specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multiple programming languages

.NET web-based systems

MSSQL databases

AWS cloud services

Mobile applications

Agile methodologies

Cross-platform frameworks

Mobile deployment workflows

Job description

Arizona Game and Fish Department's Information Technology team in Phoenix seeks an Applications Developer Senior/Lead to provide strategic technical leadership and architectural oversight. You will drive standards, ensure robust, scalable software, and mentor developers to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will partner with stakeholders, translate requirements into architecture, and lead modernization efforts to support wildlife management and outdoor recreation.