What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II position at Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters?
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Under general direction, serves as the lead full-stack developer responsible for architecting, building, securing, and operating modern software applications and APIs that power public-facing and internal digital services. The incumbent exercises expert-level judgment across Software Engineering and collaborates with IT Project Management, Information Security Engineering, and System Engineering to deliver resilient, accessible, and secure services that comply with the State of California's requirements. The Developer provides technical leadership and may lead and mentor project teams.
Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Open-spaced partitioned offices. Use of a computer. May require 24/7 on-call support as well as weekend support. Occasional travel up to 10 percent for overnight or day trips throughout California and/or to vendor locations.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-508420
Position #(s):
472-514-1414-004
Working Title:
Lead Full Stack Developer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625.00 - $11,557.00
A
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:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of Developmental Services
The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Department is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:
First floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
Café with multiple vendors
Outdoor seating for meal breaks
Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
Lactation rooms
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than one page per question. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.
1. Describe your experience working with Microsoft Azure and SharePoint. Include specific examples of projects you have completed.
2. Explain your background in web development and Python programming. Share an example of an application or solution you built and how you ensured it was secure and reliable.
3. Tell us about a time you provided technical support to executives or multiple departments. What was the issue, what did you do, and what was the result?
4. Describe a time when you trained, mentored, or collaborated with staff on new technology (such as Azure, SharePoint, or Python). What did you do to make sure they were successful?
If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.
The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of: Enterprise Application Integration with a distinguished track record on technically demanding projects, including emerging technologies. Modern front-end frameworks (React/Next.js, Angular, or Vue), TypeScript, responsive design, design systems, and component libraries. Server-side expertise in Node.js/NestJS, and Python/FastAPI; API design (REST/GraphQL) with OpenAPI/Swagger. Database fluency: SQL Server/PostgreSQL (schema design, tuning) and NoSQL (Cosmos/Mongo); caching (Redis). Secure SDLC and compliance, and privacy obligations; participation in incident response and DR exercises. Proficiency in Python programming, including development of automation scripts, APIs, and data processing workflows. AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, CloudFormation) and cloud-native application development.
Ability to: Facilitate training and workshops in Python and AWS, mentoring staff, and improving organizational cloud maturity. Offer expertise in Microsoft SharePoint Online and On-Premises, including site development, workflow automation, and integration with Power Platform. Provide strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills; work collaboratively, mentor, and provide technical direction to the development team; and complete work assignments in an effective, accurate, and timely manner. Stay current with industry trends, standards, and best practices related to cloud-based application development and support. Understand the project management, system life cycle, and testing methodologies.
Salary : $103,500 - $138,684
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