Applications Developer - (Microsoft Tech - C# & .NET)

Salary : $68,662.46 - $99,201.02 Annually
Location : Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 7632-26E-01-MS
Division: Technical Services Division
Opening Date: 10/05/2026

Summary Statement
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for Application Developers specializing in Microsoft Technologies - .NET Format, including C#, and Visual Basic.NET.
Responsible for providing professional business and systems analysis and programming for applications in a variety of environments. Performs related work as required. This is a competitive classification. Apply right away. This recruitment may close without notice.
Must successfully complete the examination process.
Written Exam - weight 100%

Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)

1. Provides program level application design and analysis from both written and verbal detailed program specifications.
2. Debugs complex computer programs.
3. Writes specifications, designs and creates new programs, and analyzes and modifies existing programs.
4. Designs and supports applications and web sites using the agency's standard tools.
5. Writes test plans and participates in peer testing.
6. Participates in project planning and design with clients and senior analytical staff.
7. Consults and plans for specific modifications and systems enhancements.
8. Provides optimum quality service to the clients.
9. Monitors project for quality assurance and adherence to procedures in order to avoid preventable interruption of production.
10. Develops written documents to clearly present information in a logical order with terms that are understood by the receiving audience.
11. Prepares written reports (e.g., monthly activity, project status, etc.) to provide information.
12. Documents activities and time spent on tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:

1. professional standards for systems development and documentation.
2. the principles, concepts, capabilities, and operations of HTML, XML, XSD, SOAP, JAVA Script, and SQL.
3. implementation of the Agile Methodology.
4. the principles and techniques of function-oriented system analysis and design.
5. current technological trends for client/server and personal computer information systems.
6. advanced mathematical calculations and statistics.
7. computer interfaces with outside agencies.
8. assigned applications systems.
9. system design requirements and programming techniques in any Object Oriented Language (e.g., C++, C#, JAVA, .NET, etc.).

Skill in:

1. reviewing, interpreting, and proofreading comprehensive, analytical, statistical, technical, and administrative reports, documents, and manuals.
2. the use of system testing applications to identify performance, data integrity, communication and functionality problems, and ensure the programs are corrected accordingly.
3. developing logical conclusions and implementing practical solutions to highly complex programming and data structure problems.
4. the use of effective time management and organization techniques.
5. performing multiple highly complex tasks simultaneously.
6. analyzing highly complex systems and programming specifications to develop logical coding.
7. recognizing hardware and software problems and implementing effective solutions (e.g., personal computer, client/server, networking, Active Directory, etc.).
8. effective listening.
9. providing technical training, direction, and guidance to subordinates, peers, and clients.
10. defining data models in logical views and various types of physical data structures.
11. analyzing user needs to design appropriate system modifications or new applcations to meet the identified requirements.
12. developing highly complex systems and programming specifications.
13. coding basic and advance mathematical calculations in various programming languages.
14. selecting the best tool on various platforms (windows OS, personal computer, UNIX, etc.).
15. integrating applications which extend across sections of the organization.

Ability to:

1. maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
2. learn and apply new technical knowledge and skills.
3. effectively communicate both orally and in writing for both administrative and technical purposes.
4. establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management or Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Math, or Engineering or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of computer programming experience, which included experience developing web-based applications using JAVA and/or Visual Studio, ASP.NET, and C#; with Source Control and/or TFS.
OR
an Associates Degree in the afore mentioned areas and five (5) years of computer programming experience, as indicated above.

Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
A summary of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Benefits is linked
01

Select the option below which indicates how you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification.

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management or Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Math, or Engineering or related technical degree from an accredited institution and at least two years of computer programming experience
• At least an Associate degree in Computer Science, Management or Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Math, or Engineering or related technical degree from an accredited institution and at least five years of computer programming experience
• None of the above

02

Please list your degree and major and/or the number of college units you have completed. **MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPTS (official or unofficial) **
03

Select each programming language, framework or platform you have used to develop web-based applications:

• JAVA
• VISUAL STUDIO
• ASP.NET
• C#
• None of the above

04

Do you have at least two years' experience using Source Control and/or TFS?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe your specific experience which qualifies you for this classification. Give specific details about applications and programming languages.
06

How many years of experience do you have developing web-based applications using Visual Studio?
07

How many years of experience do you have developing web-based applications using ASP.NET?
08

How many years of experience do you have developing web-based applications using C#?
09

How many years of experience do you have developing web-based applications using Source Control?
10

How many years of experience do you have developing web-based applications using TFS?
11

I have read, understand, and agree to the requirements and working conditions associated with this classification.

• Yes
• No

12

Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

14

I understand if selected for a position, I will take a polygraph and answer questions regarding my background including any past drug use. Providing untruthful or misleading answers will result in disqualification. I certify the responses I provide to the following questions regarding my prior drug use will be true and accurate to the best of my recollection.

• Yes
• No

15

Have you ever sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, or any other illegal drug, for sale?

• Yes
• No

16

Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, or marijuana extracts) legally or illegal within the last six (6) months.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

17

Please select the option below which details any Adderall or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

18

Please select the option below which details any steroid or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

19

Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony within the last seven (7) years. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• more than 8 times

20

Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony since turning 21 years of age. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• more than 8 times

21

Please select the option that details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony during your lifetime. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• more than 8 times

22

Please select the option below which details any heroin usage over your lifetime.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

Required Question