Database Architect

Division of Technology Services (DTS)
1400 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
www.azdes.gov

Salary: $84,823.02 – $119,510.56

Grade: 29

Closing Date: September 25, 2026

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!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Technology Services (DTS), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Database Architect. The Database Architect determines database structural requirements by analyzing client operations, applications, and programming while also reviewing objectives with clients, and evaluating current systems. This position identifies solutions by designing proposed systems solutions, defines database physical structures and functional capabilities, security, back-up, and recovery specifications.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the department's needs and continual meetings 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, 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 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage SQL Server databases. Configure and maintain database servers and processes. Monitor system's health and performance and provide operational support. Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security.
• Utilize Microsoft SQL Server for extraction and analysis of data from multiple sources with demonstrated ability to effectively decipher, analyze and report data. Develop reports and dashboards using data visualization tools. Work with large data sets to create data insights for business partners.
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes. Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement. Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours when needed.
• Provide development and leadership in finding solutions to multiple, cross-disciplinary business intelligence, analytics, data visualization or data warehousing/data architecture projects. Collaborate directly with peers and business leaders to transform ideas into actions.
• Assist with preparation and automation of recurring / ad hoc reporting. May train, mentor, and coach other lead junior analysts.

Knowledge of:
• Understand multiple programming languages, database, software frameworks, management systems, and development platforms
• Considerable working knowledge of various industry standards for data capture
• Agile development process, databases SQL queries, Oracle applications/design
• Familiar with No Code/Low Code development (Quick Base/Power Apps); data structures and algorithms
• Debugging knowledge source control, Cloud platforms
• Report development (Power BI), Telerik
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); Microsoft Excel

Skill in:
• Senior level application development with Microsoft Visual Studio
• .NET Framework/Core, Angular/TypeScript, C#, data contracts and data serialization; LINQ;
• TFS/TFS (Team Foundation Server)
• Build, Git; Microsoft SQL database access methods; API (Application Programming
• Interface)
• Strong customer service and customer centric approach
• Effective written and oral communication
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills


Ability to:
• Evaluate and test emerging technologies and apply creative solutions to business problems
• Work independently and/ or collectively remaining open to others’ ideas and adapting to change
• Lead initiatives to develop solutions and processes to meet needs of the agency
• Learn department policies and procedures;
• Balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks with voluminous data
• Prioritize work deliverable
• Develop and write technical documentation and reports

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• N/A

• 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)
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 7 or more years of experience in database administration and analysis (or equivalent experience).

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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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.

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 Benson Walker at (480) 318-4150 or email Bensonwalker@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 calling (480) 318-4150. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.