Applications Development Supervisor

Posting Date 08/12/26 Application Deadline 08/19/26 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $108,000 - $135,000 Fulll Salary Range: $108,000 - $162,000 Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Recorder About the Position The Application Development Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the application development team and provides technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications that support the County Recorder's Office. This position is responsible for supervising developers, working with the project management team to manage project assignments and priorities, establishing development standards, and ensuring the successful delivery of secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, this position serves as a senior software developer and technical mentor, actively participating in application architecture, software development, troubleshooting, and code reviews. The supervisor works closely with business stakeholders, infrastructure, database, and project management teams to develop innovative technology solutions that improve operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with County policies and industry best practices. About Us The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office (MCRO) is responsible for maintaining the Maricopa County voter registration records and for administering over elections in partnership with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The MCRO also maintains the permanent public record of over 50 million documents dating back to 1871, including deeds, plat maps, and a variety of other important documents. Our office serves over 2.5 million registered voters as well as 4.4 million residents across Maricopa County. The MCRO offers a friendly, welcoming, and collaborative environment with opportunities to grow and develop new skills. Proud To Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Five (5) years of related professional-level experience Extensive experience and knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio, C#.Net, VB.Net, Azure DevOps, WPF, and SQL. Experience in application management lifecycle, including source control, task management, and capacity planning. Experience working with software vendors to communicate the needs of the business and receive appropriate software demonstrations Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other closely related field Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications Other Requirements Must successfully complete the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Officer Certification Must be eligible to vote in Arizona Must pass applicable background screening We Also Value Experience with Azure DevOps and GitLab Three (3) years of supervisory experience Job Contributions Designs, develops, tests, implements, and maintains complex enterprise applications using .NET Core, Angular, SQL Server, and related technologies. Actively contributes production-quality code while supporting the modernization of legacy applications and systems Supervises the daily operations of the application development team, including assigning work, balancing workloads, establishing project priorities, conducting performance evaluations, mentoring staff, and participating in recruitment, hiring, and employee development Provides technical leadership to the development team by conducting code reviews, establishing software development standards and best practices, mentoring developers, and resolving complex technical challenges Serves as the primary escalation point for critical application issues by performing root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and restoring services to minimize operational disruption Collaborates with infrastructure, cybersecurity, database, and project management teams to support application deployments, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, source code management, and containerized workloads using technologies such as GitLab, Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes Partners with business analysts, department leadership, and operational stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate business processes, and develop secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions that support Recorder's Office operations and statutory responsibilities Establishes and enforces application architecture standards, coding conventions, security controls, quality assurance processes, and testing methodologies to ensure software solutions are secure, reliable, maintainable, and compliant with County, State, and Federal requirements Oversees the design, development, and support of application integrations with internal and external systems, databases, web services, and secure APIs to facilitate efficient data exchange and business processes Develops and maintains technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, application specifications, deployment procedures, operational guides, and support documentation to ensure knowledge transfer and long-term operational continuity Provides technical support for enterprise applications, including after-hours support, planned maintenance, emergency response, and election-related operational support to ensure system availability during critical business and election events Evaluates emerging technologies, development frameworks, and industry best practices, recommending improvements that enhance application performance, security, maintainability, and development efficiency Performs other related supervisory, technical, and administrative duties as assigned to support the mission and operational objectives of the County Recorder's Office Working Conditions Most work is performed in both office and remote work environments. Employees may be eligible for hybrid work arrangements in accordance with Office policies and operational requirements. Regular on-site attendance is required to support business operations, meetings, and critical functions. Extensive mandatory overtime during the Primary/General election cycle. Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now!