Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the IT Manager I (Section Chief) of the Mobile/Web Applications & Web Support Section, the incumbent serves as Senior Technical Application Developer for the Mobile and Web Applications Unit to support and maintain the Caltrans application portfolio that provides services including Division of Traffic Operations. 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.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Specialist II 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.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of the SDLC methodologies and experience applying these practices to implement innovative information technology web and mobile application solutions.
- Experience in full stack development using technologies like the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack; .NET framework including C#, .NET Core and ASP.NET; web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python; iOS and Android mobile platforms; and no-code and low-code platforms like Microsoft Power Apps and Salesforce.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues and mentor junior level development teams.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, business leaders, vendor contract resources, and end-users.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
- 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.
