Applications Developer

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) invites applications for the role of Applications Developer. This position is located at 150 N 18th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 and falls under Salary Grade 26 with a base salary of $80,784. It is a full‑time, senior‑level position.

The Applications Developer supports and customizes the Salesforce platform by creating custom applications, processes, and visual layouts using Visualforce, Apex, Java, JavaScript, and related technologies. The developer works within the Salesforce Maintenance and Operations team, following agile and traditional software life cycles, collaborating with Business Analysts, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Testers, and Administrators to design, configure, test, and deploy effective tools.

• Design, develop, and maintain Salesforce applications following best practices and development standards.
• Produce deliverables such as functional and technical specifications, use cases, test cases, and system documentation.
• Analyze and create reusable enterprise‑level modules and applications.
• Support production systems, resolve production issues, and respond to end‑user service requests.
• Engage with business analysts and stakeholders to understand functional requirements and maintain system documentation.
• Apply software development, project management tools, and processes to uphold business system standards.
• Train and support end users on Salesforce usage.
• Perform other related duties as assigned (typically 5%–10%).

• Extensive knowledge of multiple programming languages, database systems, development platforms, and system integration.
• Experience translating user requirements into business, functional, and testing scenarios.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, APIs, and application development.
• Proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, SQL, Java or C#, SOAP‑based web services.
• Experience with Salesforce data tools (Data Loader, Excel Connector, Demand Tools, ETL) and integration projects.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, evaluate emerging solutions, manage multiple tasks, and work collaboratively across teams.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.

Bachelor’s degree plus five or more years of programming and analysis experience, or equivalent. Preference for candidates with Salesforce Developer experience or certification.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid level‑one fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to A.R.S. 36‑113.

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time, plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Wellness program and plans
• Life insurance and short/long‑term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan with state matching contributions
• ADHS Student Loan Assistance Pilot Program
• Credit union membership, transit subsidy, and other employee benefits

The state contributes 50% of the employee's contribution to the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) after a 27‑week waiting period.

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 emailing Miriam.

Sheffield. All positions are subject to E‑Verify employment eligibility verification.

Arizona Department of Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency is committed to diversity and inclusion and seeks a wide range of applicants.