Information Technology Specialist Ii

Overview

Work Location:

Sacramento County

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 24x7 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.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-508420
• Position #(s):
  
  -004
• Working Title:
  
  Lead Full Stack Developer
• Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
• Salary: $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.
• Number 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 building amenities include:

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Outdoor seating for meal breaks
• Employee fitness center including 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.

• Describe your experience working with Microsoft Azure and SharePoint. Include specific examples of projects you have completed.
• 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.
• 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?
• 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…