Development Modernization Lead - Information TechnologyPima County • Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Development Modernization Lead - Information Technology

Pima County

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

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IT Engineering Supervisor – Pima County Department: Information Technology Job Type: Classified Classification: 5092 – Information Technology Engineering Supervisor Salary Grade: 19 Pay Range: $107,369 – $147,659 annually (Hiring Range: $107,369 – $161,075). Location: Tucson, AZ (in‑office only; remote work is not permitted). Visa sponsorship will not be available for this position. Job Summary The Pima County Information Technology Department is seeking a self‑motivated, thorough, disciplined, and perceptive individual to serve in the role of IT Engineering Supervisor, focused on leading Development Modernization and driving the evolution of the organization’s software development practices, tools, and technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute the modernization of development processes, tools, and platforms across the IT organization. Assess current development practices, identify gaps, and create a roadmap for modernization (e.g., cloud‑native architecture, automation, DevOps adoption, CI/CD pipelines). Promote and champion emerging technologies, development frameworks, and engineering standards that improve quality, security, speed, and maintainability. Partner closely with application teams, infrastructure, architecture, security, and business stakeholders to align modernization efforts with enterprise goals. Establish and refine best practices for coding, testing, version control, deployment, documentation, and monitoring. Guide teams in adopting Agile and DevOps principles, helping shift culture from legacy models to iterative, automated, and collaborative workflows. Lead pilot programs, proof of concept initiatives, and technology evaluations to test and validate new solutions. Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to development teams, helping build internal capability with modern tools and methods. Oversee metrics collection and reporting for modernization progress, development efficiency, automation adoption, and quality improvements. Advocate for a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement. Essential Functions Develop procedures to maintain and support ongoing computing needs for enterprise‑level IT systems, ensuring accurate documentation. Create and maintain capacity plans and disaster recovery plans for the designated IT functional unit. Assist in establishing and justifying operating and capital budgets. Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the computing center’s designated IT functional unit. Work closely with other county entities to align IT strategies with organizational goals. Ensure system components and associated jobs are properly scheduled and operational according to organizational requirements. Coordinate, develop, and implement system administration policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards. Forecast system growth and provide proactive capacity management. Analyze, evaluate, and coordinate implementation of specific critical systems within the IT environment. Lead a team and collaborate with external vendors to successfully achieve organizational objectives and goals. Monitor and stay updated on the latest IT developments to ensure the team remains well‑informed and receives appropriate training. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of experience in data administration, system administration, software development, software administration, or Enterprise application administration. Preferred Qualifications Minimum five (5) years experience with prior leadership or technical lead experience guiding cross‑functional teams. Minimum five (5) years experience working as a developer lead or supervisor in an enterprise level environment. Minimum ten (10) years experience as a software developer. Minimum five (5) years experience implementing best practices across development, testing, automation, and documentation in an enterprise level environment. Licenses and Certificates Valid driver license is required at the time of application. Valid Arizona driver license is required at the time of appointment. Physical/Sensory Requirements Constantly required to exchange accurate information and operate a computer and other office machinery. Occasionally moves around the office and moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Working Conditions May require rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Benefits Competitive salaries. Generous health insurance coverage. Retirement plans. Work‑life balance initiatives, flexible work schedules, family leave, and wellness programs. Professional development opportunities, training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement. EEO Information Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Tucson, Arizona, United States

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