Programmer Analyst

Posting Date

01 / 13 / 26

Application Deadline

01 / 19 / 26

Pay Range

$62,000 - $119,000 annually

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

Public Defense Services

About the Position

As a Programmer Analyst, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering technology solutions that support essential programs and services with real community impact. You'll apply your technical expertise across the full development lifecycle, from analysis and coding to testing, deployment, and documentation. If you're motivated by problem-solving, collaboration, and the chance to contribute to large-scale, mission-driven systems, this role offers both challenge and purpose.

About Us

The Maricopa County Office of Public Defense Services assigns and oversees private attorneys contracted to represent indigent individuals in criminal, delinquency, dependency, mental health, and probate matters. We provide administrative support, financial oversight, integrated technology solutions, and HR support to all five of Maricopa County's Indigent Representation offices (Public Defender, Legal Defender, Legal Advocate, Public Advocate, and Contract Counsel) in an effort to ensure indigent individuals have their fundamental rights protected and receive quality legal representation.

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 exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

One year of computer programming experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

We Also Value

Experience with C# and .NET development

Experience with C++ in application or systems development

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL

Experience with Power Apps (Canvas and / or Model-driven apps)

Experience working with Dataverse

Understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem

Familiarity with REST APIs and system integrations

Experience with source control (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps)

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Job Contributions

Works closely with Program Manager to understand the organization's business processes and assists in development of technical solutions to support those processes.

Uses a custom (Microsoft.NET) API to build custom tools and services.

Troubleshoot issues by assisting other staff or by direct assignment.

Writes new programs of moderate to high complexity and scope, working with basic applications systems designs and specifications and utilizing standard methodologies and techniques.

Works independently on analysis and programming tasks related to complex activities or procedures of moderate to high difficulty .

Participates in inter-agency design and implementation activities including data exchanges and criminal justice system integration projects.

Thoroughly tests developed code and application programs; plans and executes deployments.

Prepares and maintains application documentation which may include user manuals, project documents, data dictionaries, code manuals and change management logs.

Attends meetings and participates on project teams and committees of both a business and technical nature.

Working Conditions

Office setting with long periods of sitting and computer work

Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions, time pressures, high volumes of work, handling multiple or unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, concentration / vigilance, teamwork, and in close physical proximity with others

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

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.

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