Cloud Application Architect

$9,507.00 - $12,740.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/22/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the administrative direction of the Division Chief (CEA), the incumbent is responsible for performing activities at the highest level in support of discovering, assessing, architecting, and delivering the most complex enterprise solutions. Assignments require an advanced level of organizational understanding to bridge the strategic intent and practical technical application. The incumbent will advise leadership on formulating information technology (IT) strategy, policy, and governance for Caltrans's current and emerging Cloud technology portfolio.

The incumbent acts as a technical lead and solution architect, responsible for defining, designing, developing, documenting, coordinating, and integrating the products managed within the Division, implementing IT solutions to meet enterprise business objectives. The incumbent possesses a wide and deep practical technical knowledge base, which includes emerging “cutting‑edge” technologies. The incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert in their area of specialization, exhibits a mastery level of team leadership qualities and directs the most critical/complex projects.

The incumbent performs duties related to the architecture, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of cloud applications including user research, user‑centric design, development or configuration, testing, and implementation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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The incumbent may be required to work for extended periods of time in a computer room. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, 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 selected candidate may be required to travel to the headquartered location. All expenses to travel to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The incumbent may be required to travel to other Caltrans offices to support and provide expertise for IT operations.

The incumbent may work after regular business hours and/or weekends to perform activities to support business operations and/or systems maintenance. If the incumbent has a Class C driver's license and utilizes their personal vehicle, they may be reimbursed for travel expenses. The incumbent must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours to lead multi‑disciplinary IT professional team(s) in organizing, analyzing, troubleshooting and resolving IT system problems.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Caltrans

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

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Please Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to include a valid email address on your application.

Pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process. This process provides for examination and job‑selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification. All applicants must meet the minimum qualification for this examination by the final filing date.

• One year of experience as an Information Technology Specialist II; or
• Six years…