SOFTWARE ENGINEER Job at County of Los Angeles in California

Position/Program Information

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EXAM TITLE: Software Engineer

(Payroll Title: Application Developer II)

EXAM NUMBER: R2521B-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: We will begin receiving applications on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, October 6, 2025, to be accepted.

Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. The County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including health care options, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements.

For detailed information on employee benefits, please click here.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, debugs, installs, and deploys application software programs by applying software/application development concepts to build/maintain/modify new or existing business applications and interfaces according to user stories, requirements, and program specifications in the application development environments.
• Participates in capturing software requirements and develops requirement specifications, user stories, functional and technical design specifications, user manuals, and/or release notes by collaborating with team members.
• Develops and supports front-end software applications, including the areas of user interfaces, mobility, business intelligence and reporting, and enterprise content management by applying various development tools.
• Develops and supports middle-tier software applications, including web services application integration, business process management, business rules, API governance, and application security by using various development tools.
• Develops and supports back-end software applications in data integration and replication, data modeling, data security, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and database management by applying various developmental tools.
• Develops and/or supports tools and automation processes, including release management, configuration management, source control, and operational support by using various developmental tools.
• Performs unit, functional, integration, automated system, and/or performance testing for new, modified, or existing complex software applications by applying various test tools.
• Provides support on application issues in various environments by investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving application function problems.
• Researches application development tools and methodologies to provide recommendations to the departmental management team for improving software.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify: Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years analyzing, designing, evaluating, developing, coding, testing, and maintaining application systems.

Withhold Information: No withholding will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing.

License: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class: Physical Class II – Light: includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a light physical effort, including occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting.

Veteran's Credit Information: The County policy adds a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for open competitive examinations to honorably discharged veterans who served under specific conditions.

Examination content

This Examination Will Consist Of TWO (2) Parts

Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 40%, assessing: Deductive Reasoning, Professional Potential, Achievement, Maintaining Good Working Relationships, Analyzing Information, Learning Quickly, Generating New Ideas, Using Time Efficiently, Working to High Quality Standards, Adapting to Change, Coping with Uncertainty, Willingness to Learn, Responsibility.

Candidates may be invited to participate in both Part I and II. However, only those with a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I will have Part II scored.

Part II: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 60%, assessing: Automata Pro, HTML/CSS.

Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each part of the examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Application and Filing Information

We only accept online applications. Applications submitted by mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button at the top of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely with relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, dates, hours per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information at any point during the examination and hiring process. Falsification of information could result in refusal of the application or rescission of appointment.

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EEO and Related Notices

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination: The County is an EEO employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the workforce.

Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to request it during application. You may be required to submit documentation to support your request.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Contact: James Cheung, jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov, (213) 433-2962

Revised September 2025