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California Department of Developmental Services

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

California Department of Developmental Services, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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This range is provided by California Department of Developmental Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Job Description and Duties

Step into the future of IT with the Department of Developmental Services. We are implementing next-generation solutions and seeking innovative, driven teammates to make it happen. Under general direction of the Chief Technology Innovation Officer, the Information Technology Specialist II serves as the department’s senior software back-end engineer responsible for architecting, developing, securing, and operating API development, advanced artificial intelligence solutions, models, and data pipelines that power both public-facing and internal digital services. The incumbent exercises expert-level judgment for Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, and collaborates across IT Project Management, Information Security Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Business Units to deliver resilient, accessible, ethical, and secure API and AI-enabled services that comply with the State of California’s standards, policies, and regulations. The AI Engineer provides technical leadership and may lead small teams and contractors with no direct supervisory authority unless delegated per the organizational structure. The incumbent must possess strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and excellent communication skills; work collaboratively, mentor, and provide technical direction to development and data science teams; and complete work assignments in an effective, accurate, and timely manner. The incumbent must stay current with industry trends, standards, and best practices related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and cloud-based AI platforms. The incumbent must understand project management practices, the system development life cycle, data governance, and testing methodologies for AI/ML solutions. Working Conditions

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. Incumbent must live and work in California. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 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; prolonged periods on a computer; may require 24x7 on-call support and weekend support; occasional travel up to 10% for overnight or day trips to California and/or vendor locations. Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-493104 Position #(s):

472-502-1414-908 Working Title:

Senior Software Engineer (Back-End) 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.

# of Positions:

1 Work Location:

Sacramento County Telework:

Hybrid Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. 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 Sacramento, CA. Special Requirements

The SOQ must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than one page per question. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered. Back-end Development Explain your background in

API Development

using FAST API, LLM, or other frameworks. Share an example of an application you have built and how it solved a business challenge. Please demonstrate your experience with front-end technologies like Angular, Vue, React, etc. Problem-Solving & Support: 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? Training & Collaboration: Describe a time when you trained, mentored, or collaborated with staff on new technology (such as Python). What did you do to make sure they were successful? Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/4/2025. 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. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; others may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. How To Apply

Submit application packages electronically through CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting hard copy, send to the address below or drop off in person during business hours. Include STD 678, resume, and SOQ per requirements. Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters, Attn: Kristin Romo, Cert Unit, 1215 O Street, MS 10-40, Sacramento, CA 95814 Required Application Package Documents

Current version of STD Form 678 or electronic State Employment Application; provide all experience and education relevant to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is required. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) describing how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the qualifications. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring process should request them when scheduling the interview. EEO questions may be directed to the EEO Office. Contact information is provided in the posting. Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of: Enterprise Application Integration experience (7+ years), modern front-end frameworks (React/Next.js, Angular, Vue), TypeScript, responsive design, server-side Node.js/NestJS, Python/FastAPI, API design (REST/GraphQL), OpenAPI/Swagger, SQL/PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Redis, multi-agent API architectures, advanced Python, AWS services. Ability to conduct training and workshops in Python and AWS, mentor staff, and improve cloud maturity. Benefits

As a state employee, you will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and other benefit programs. Details vary by classification, bargaining unit, and appointment type. See CalHR and CalPERS resources for more information. EEO and Equal Opportunity

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. A drug-free workplace policy applies. See posting for full EEO statements and contact information. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Information Technology Industries: Individual and Family Services

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