What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud (PaaS) Application Developer position at California Department of Justice?
Job Description And Duties
Join the Application Development Bureau and play a vital role in shaping the future of criminal justice technology! As part of our team you’ll design, implement, and maintain statewide information systems that directly support law enforcement efforts. We value innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance public safety. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your skills can truly make a difference!
Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager (ITM) I, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) II provides all technical and database system support and maintenance activities. This includes make plans, analysis, design, development, documentation, and maintenance of innovative technical solutions in support of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software, Software as a Service (SaaS), and hosted software systems for the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The ITS II ensures that the business and information technology (IT) requirements are in alignment by the link between the business mission, strategy, and processes to the IT strategy. The ITS II oversees and guides the business and IT strategies to function cohesively. The ITS II makes technical recommendations to executive management and business customers, and provides leadership and direction to other technical staff and vendors. The ITS II is an expert in software solutions, acts as a team lead and technical analyst on complex applications, and performs at the expert specialist level of this career series; works collaboratively with other technical and business units within DOJ. The ITS II also provides high-level technical support and maintenance including staff training, administration and the configuration, analysis, design, development, troubleshooting, testing, and reporting, and implementation of data solutions. The ITS II develops and publishes technical procedures and user guides for configuration of the application and details intricate and complex programs and processes. This position applies the highest level of technical and business knowledge in the most complex system analysis, operation of user interfaces and output, data analysis, and manipulation for business requests. The incumbent performs project lead responsibilities over one or more of the applications and works independently and as a team leader to prioritize work, develop work plans, and manage task assignments. The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of communication (both oral and written) skills while these responsibilities are performed.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-494270
Position #(s):
420-986-1414-XXX
Working Title
Cloud (PaaS) Application Developer
Classification
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625.00 - $11,557.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework
Telework
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
Day
Work Week
Monday-Friday
Department Information
This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Application Development Bureau, DLE, Biometrics & PDMP Systems Branch (DBPSB), Enterprise Services Section.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.
Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Benefits of working for the State of California:
Join the Application Development Bureau and play a vital role in shaping the future of criminal justice technology! As part of our team you’ll design, implement, and maintain statewide information systems that directly support law enforcement efforts. We value innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance public safety. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your skills can truly make a difference!
Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager (ITM) I, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) II provides all technical and database system support and maintenance activities. This includes make plans, analysis, design, development, documentation, and maintenance of innovative technical solutions in support of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software, Software as a Service (SaaS), and hosted software systems for the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The ITS II ensures that the business and information technology (IT) requirements are in alignment by the link between the business mission, strategy, and processes to the IT strategy. The ITS II oversees and guides the business and IT strategies to function cohesively. The ITS II makes technical recommendations to executive management and business customers, and provides leadership and direction to other technical staff and vendors. The ITS II is an expert in software solutions, acts as a team lead and technical analyst on complex applications, and performs at the expert specialist level of this career series; works collaboratively with other technical and business units within DOJ. The ITS II also provides high-level technical support and maintenance including staff training, administration and the configuration, analysis, design, development, troubleshooting, testing, and reporting, and implementation of data solutions. The ITS II develops and publishes technical procedures and user guides for configuration of the application and details intricate and complex programs and processes. This position applies the highest level of technical and business knowledge in the most complex system analysis, operation of user interfaces and output, data analysis, and manipulation for business requests. The incumbent performs project lead responsibilities over one or more of the applications and works independently and as a team leader to prioritize work, develop work plans, and manage task assignments. The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of communication (both oral and written) skills while these responsibilities are performed.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-494270
Position #(s):
420-986-1414-XXX
Working Title
Cloud (PaaS) Application Developer
Classification
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625.00 - $11,557.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework
Telework
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
Day
Work Week
Monday-Friday
Department Information
This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Application Development Bureau, DLE, Biometrics & PDMP Systems Branch (DBPSB), Enterprise Services Section.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.
Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Benefits of working for the State of California:
- Work-life balance
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible paid leave options
- Consistent wage increases
- Pension retirement
- Job stability
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!
Salary : $8,625 - $11,557
