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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - **Company:** State Of Arizona - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $84,823.0 - $119,510.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, IT Management, JasperReports, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Microservices - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4b1f3818fb52eb7c ## About the Role * Agile/Scrum methodology strongly desired. * Project management, business analysis, requirements gathering strongly desired. * SQL and database working knowledge desired. * Knowledge of public pension systems, finance, accounting, investments a plus. * Jira, Amazon Workspaces, and Azure a plus. * Jasper Reports a plus. * Technical writing a plus. Skill in: * Strong Java, Spring, Microservice, SQL and Python design and development skills. * Cloud, AI and application architecture strongly desired. * Superior relationship building & communication skills. Embody a positive, collaborative and inspirational culture. (This cannot be overstated... You will join a collaborative, highly skilled and high performing team. Ability to: * Demonstrated ability to engage, inspire and lead teams, and build strong relationships across the organization. * Ability to adjust, reprioritize and contribute effectively in a rapidly changing environment. * Ability to appropriately engage IT and business to quickly understand requirements and deliver solutions. * Ability to rapidly upskill yourself and your team in technology and business to meet agency goals. * Self-starter and not afraid to take on new challenges. Selective Preference(s): A four-year technical degree is preferred, but not essential. We will consider desirable candidates with equivalent engineering or management experience. Five or more years experience managing application development and or production support teams. Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation to include credit and criminal history. If this position requires 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. ## Description The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Applications Development Manager. The Applications Development Manager will Lead IT Development and Production Support in a highly transformative organization. Responsible for architecture, development, enhancement and maintenance of critical systems to meet agency objectives. Senior technical authority and business liaison. Continuously improve agile process, SDLC automation and production support. Demonstrated superior communication and relationship building skills. Represent Development in IR, BC/DR and Cyber Security. Attract and retain the respect and confidence of your staff, management and clients. 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 employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and 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., * Lead IT Developers and DBA's to ensure projects, maintenance and enhancements are completed to business satisfaction in a timely manner. * Engage in and lead collaborative and productive discussions and negotiations with the team, the business, and outside resources. * Effectively supervise assigned staff. * Serve as a senior technical resource in system architecture, development and procedures. * Lead and encourage collaboration with other teams across IT and the business. * Up-skill yourself and your team to meet current and future business needs. * Report to, and represent the IT Development - Senior Manager. * Build a culture of respect, accountability, transparency and performance. * Maintain the superior reputation of IT Development. * Participate in strategic planning with IT Leadership. * Identify and resolve gaps and resource constraints impacting desired goals. * Eagerly engage in new challenges and opportunities. 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