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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. Junior Salesforce Developer Job Location: Division of Technology Services
1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $76,287 - $90,000
Grade: 24
Closing Date: 1/29/2025 Job Summary:
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!
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Programmer Analyst (Junior Salesforce Developer). This position is responsible for building and customizing Salesforce applications by coding, developing new features, and troubleshooting issues within the platform, primarily focusing on learning advanced Salesforce tools while collaborating with senior developers to contribute to projects that enhance system's functionality and support business requirements.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords 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:
• Write basic Apex code to create custom functionalities on the Salesforce platform. Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand project requirements. Design and develop Lightning components.
• Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the lifecycle to identify issues/defects. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within Salesforce applications. Fix bugs or issues within the software.
• Thoroughly review code written by other developers to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security protocols.
• Configure/build new and enhanced functionality in the Salesforce platform using declarative and/or programmatic solutions. Develop customized solutions within the Salesforce platform.
• Continuously learn and expand knowledge of Salesforce platform features and functionalities, Apex coding best practices, and development methodologies.
Knowledge of:
• Web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and REST APIs
• Lightning Web Components
• Basic understanding of Salesforce platform and core features and reports
• Salesforce development tools and best practices
• Basic understanding of Apex programming language
• AZURE DEVOPS and Agile Development
• Service Cloud platform and administration
Skills In:
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong problem solving, priority setting, multi-tasking, analytical, and collaboration
• Unit testing
Ability to:
• Work effectively and independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment. Build strong relationships inside and outside of the organization
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Write technical documentation
• Develop unit tests and interpret and analyze test results
• Use or maintain testing frameworks, test libraries, databases and test environments
• Develop requirements for applications based on user input and needs
• Learn new technologies
This ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Bachelor's degree plus 2 – 4 years of programming and analysis experience (or equivalent experience).
• Salesforce Certified Administrator. Proficiency with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Any relevant professional certifications. Recent CIS graduates.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
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
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
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 pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement: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) 653-3041 or 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) 653-3041 or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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