Software Application Developer

Job Description and Duties

This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is being considered and you do not need to re-apply.

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Under the general supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor II (IT Sup II), the Information Technology Associate (ITA) independently perform a variety of tasks related to Information Technology (IT) systems analysis, support, and documentation. Participate with other programmers and analysts on IT projects of a complex nature or broad scope. This position is in the Software Engineering domain.

If you are selected for an interview, we look forward to meeting you in person at DCA Headquarters in Sacramento. Please note all interviews will be held on-site.

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Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Additional info : *This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Office of Information Services (OIS) and based on the current telework policy. While the OIS supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting, with artificial light and temperature control. Daily access to and use of a personal computer and telephone is essential. The incumbent must be able to remain in stationary positions consistent with office work. The incumbent must occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery. The incumbent must constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine. The incumbent must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The incumbent may be required to perform duties at local client sites as required and at any of DCA's statewide field sites as scheduled in advance.

Special Requirements

Criminal Offender Record Information: Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DCA's (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program materials at all times.

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:

System development (i.e. configuration or scripting experience)

Agile Software Development Lifecycle Experience

System defect triage and troubleshooting

Requirements Gathering

Release management experience

Knowledge of SQL, JAVA, HTML and CSS

Write, Execute and Manage Test Scripts

Experience with SDLC support tool, eg. (JIRA,Bitbucket, MS TEAMS)

Experience with Online licensing software

Automated testing experience

Project management support experience

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification CalHR Website - The CALHR site , please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678).

Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.

Multiple positions may become available.

Electronic Submission:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.

U.S Postal Service Mail:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

Hand Delivery:

Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.

Please note the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact [email protected]. For all other questions, regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer unit at (866)844-8671.

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 -

  (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Your response to the SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length and should be formatted with a font of 11pt Arial, and margins on the top, bottom and sides of the pages should be one inch. Each page should include your name with “Statement of Qualifications” appearing below it in the page header, and the header contents should be centered.

  1. Present each desirable qualification as a bullet point. For each, provide a brief summary of your relevant experience and indicate the duration of that experience.

  2. Describe any experience you have with configuring and administering software solutions in a low-code deployment model. If you have no experience, please state “No Experience” and proceed to Question 3.

  3. If you indicated “No Experience” for Question 2, please outline any significant technology training you have completed, including the software products you have worked with.