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About the Role

The State of Arizona (AZDES) is hiring a senior Applications Developer to design, develop, and optimize Azure SQL databases and C#/.NET applications while building and maintaining autonomous AI agents. The role focuses on database performance, AI-driven development practices, and mentoring junior developers in a hybrid Phoenix-based position.

Mentions vibe coding and emphasizes AI-driven development using Copilot/Claude, prompt engineering, and AI agents.

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85003

Type: Full-time

Posted: 5 days ago

Category: Software Engineering

Company Rating: 4.0 (1 reviews)

Vibe Markers: ✨ New

Experience Level: Senior

Job Description

Role

The State of Arizona – AZDES seeks an Applications Developer specializing in Azure SQL, .NET/C#, and AI agent development. The developer will design, develop, and optimize Azure SQL databases and C#/.NET applications, build autonomous/multi-agent AI systems, troubleshoot performance issues, and mentor junior developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize complex Azure SQL databases.
• Lead database development and optimization initiatives; apply advanced SQL techniques (indexing, stored procedures, triggers).
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues.
• Develop and maintain C#/.NET applications hosted on Azure App Services and ASP.NET.
• Build, deploy, and maintain autonomous and multi-agent AI systems capable of reasoning, planning, executing tasks, and interacting with systems and users.
• Implement prompt engineering and simple RAG pipelines; develop self-correcting, stateful, and tool-using AI agents.
• Participate in design, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment activities and maintain testing environments.
• Prepare technical documentation, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, APIs, programming languages, and AI tools.

Requirements

• 8+ years of SQL, web development, and analysis experience (or equivalent).
• Strong SQL Server / Azure SQL experience and advanced SQL query writing and optimization.
• Strong .NET / C# development experience and experience with Azure App Services.
• Hands-on experience building AI agents (must be clearly demonstrated on the resume).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, software development life cycle (SDLC), testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s degree plus required experience, or equivalent experience.

Technical Environment

SQL Server, Azure SQL, C#, .NET, Visual Studio, Azure App Services, Azure DevOps, REST APIs, ASP.NET, Python, Microsoft OpenAI / OpenAI frameworks, AI Agents, RAG, Copilot, Claude, ETL, Data Warehousing.

Location & Logistics

• Local Phoenix candidates only; work location: 1400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007.
• Hybrid / local-only role with flexible work-from-home options available.
• 6-month contract; Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Candidates must be available for an in-person interview within one week of the posting close date and able to start within two weeks of receiving an offer.
• Background checks via HireRight and Global ID facial Biomatrix are required.

Tech Stack

SQL Server, Azure SQL, C#, .NET, Visual Studio, Azure App Services, Azure DevOps, REST APIs, ASP.NET, Python, Microsoft OpenAI, OpenAI, AI Agents, RAG, Copilot, Claude, ETL, Data Warehousing, HireRight, Global ID facial Biomatrix

Skills

SQL, Web Development, Analysis, Software Development, Testing, Debugging, Troubleshooting, SDLC, RESTful APIs, Mentoring, Prompt Engineering, Data Analysis, ETL, Agile

Benefits

• Flexible work from home options
• Hybrid work schedule (local-only)
• 6-month contract
• Standard business hours (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
• Opportunity to work with modern AI tools (Copilot, Claude) and mentor junior developers