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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. SENIOR INFORMATICA DEVELOPER Job Location: Division of Technology Services (DTS)
1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $90,000 - $111,000
Grade: 27
Closing Date: February 24, 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 Senior Applications Developer (Senior Informatica Developer). This position responsible for the complete life cycle and the management of ETL (extract, transform, and load) processes and database systems. This role collaborates with business, development, and testing teams, as well as facilitates accurate data reporting within organization standards and maintains 24/7 system availability, investigates and analyzes issues, and researches opportunities for improvement of processes. This individual provides technical advice and guidance to the junior developers on the team while collaborating with business analysts and architects 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:
• Design, develop, and optimize ETL workflows and mappings using Informatica PowerCenter and Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS).
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Fix bugs or issues within the software.
• Document ETL processes, workflows, and best practices.
• Collaborate with data architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data integration needs and implement solutions.
• Informatica Administration including monitoring running jobs, identifying performance bottlenecks, troubleshooting errors, and resolving issues related to data integration processes.
Knowledge of:
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes
• SQL and understanding of dimensional data models to design a robust and secure Data modeling experience to design data warehouse
• REST APIs• Informatica Cloud, Data warehousing concepts and BI architecture
• Data Modeling / Data warehouse Designing concepts
Skills In:
• ETL data management areas such as ETL and database architecture and design, data warehouse design and implementation, administration
• Developing, maintaining and testing all IICS workflows.
• Conducting the testing process and resolve all defects
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong skills in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile methodologies
Ability to:
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Work effectively and independently or in a team environment
• Prioritize tasks and work concurrently on multiple tasks
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization
• Write technical documentation
• Use or maintain testing frameworks, test libraries, databases and test environments
This ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Bachelor's degree plus 8 or more years of programming and analysis experience (or equivalent experience).
• 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).
• 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.
• 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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