Senior Application Developer

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of an Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) over the Custom Applications/Client Server Support Section Chief, the Senior Developer provides advanced technical expertise in the design, development/configuration, implementation, and maintenance of applications and services in the Caltrans application portfolio including Division of Engineering Services. The incumbent performs duties at an expert level to implement information technology solutions and advises management in alignment with the technical standards, best practices, and enterprise architecture. The incumbent will have full responsibilities to lead a team of developers in all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology related to analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and day-to-day application maintenance and operations support. The incumbent shall apply information engineering, data and process models, web-based technologies, agile software development methodologies, industry standard frameworks, and cloud environments.

The incumbent will work closely with business analysts, application architects, and project management office, infrastructure team, network engineers to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions that align with IT Strategic vision and mission, Caltrans Application Development standards and best practices. The incumbent will research, consult, and advise management to implement standards and best practices on new tools and technology. The incumbent will develop and make effective presentations to a wide range of audiences as needed. The incumbent will lead the application team in resolving critical technical issues and provide training and mentoring to junior level staff.

The incumbent will architect, design, develop and support applications using a wide array of leading-edge technologies for both Web and Mobile platforms using technologies like the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack, .NET, Single Page Application technologies like Angular, Python, HTML, JavaScript.

DOMAINS:

Software Engineering

Information Technology Project Management

PARF# 59-6-106 / JC-504769

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Specialist Il exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

This is a reposting of JC-488981. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

Position located at 1500 5th Street , Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

If not working remotely, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting using a personal computer. The employee may be required to work for extended periods of time in a computer room that maintains an approximate temperature of 70 degrees.

The employee may be required to travel. When available, a State vehicle will be provided. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. If the employee utilizes their own personal vehicle, they may be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Some weekend or after-hours may be required. The employee must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Resume required.

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.

SOQ Instructions:

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your experience developing an innovative solution that improved or assisted a program or process with achieving its goals. What were the challenges, how did you overcome them, and what was the outcome.
2. Describe your experience participating and leading Agile development efforts. What was your role, challenges you faced, and what was the outcome?
3. Provide details of your experience and methods in presenting complex ideas or concepts to non-technical personnel.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

• Experience in solution design and architecture.
• Experience producing technical documentation, such as diagrams, technical requirements documents, systems architecture and interfaces, data model diagrams, configuration management documents, etc
• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies, standards, tools, change and release management processes.
• Knowledge of and experience with APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
• Knowledge of and experience working with various database technologies like SQL, NoSQL, relational databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle PostgreSQL), etc.
• Understanding of application security principles and best practices.
• Ability to operate in a Technical Lead capacity, including conducting market research, solution design, implementation, and deployment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-504769), PARF# 59-6-106 and title of the position (Information Technology Specialist lI) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions