Are you looking for an exciting career? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for highly motivated and qualified engineers to work in the Business Application Services Engineering team of the Infrastructure Services Section (ISD) which supports multi-tier architecture and multi-platform applications to administer benefits through the use of information technology to serve California businesses and citizens.
Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist II works as an Architect in support of the organization's enterprise information technology operations, including all associated hardware/software components and the confidential and sensitive data used at the EDD.
The incumbent will help design a strategic direction, application integration architecture, implementation framework, functional specifications, technical documentation, integration of applications, testing, production migration, upgrades, releases, and other life-cycle processes that will seamlessly integrate business applications into the department's complex distributed platform.
The incumbent performs a variety of technical tasks in the engineering and support of the Infrastructure Services Division's lines of business to ensure the availability of EDD's mission critical applications such as Unemployment Insurance Online (UIO), State Disability Insurance Online (SDIO), Paid Family Leave (PFL), and Payroll Tax programs (ACES); and serves as system lead on a rotating basis with other architects. To stay current with industry standards, the incumbent will support our legacy platforms and perform system upgrades and migrations from legacy technologies to the latest standards.
The incumbent must ensure the completed staff work is of high quality and completed in a timely and professional manner. These tasks require the incumbent to have current business knowledge and a significant depth and breadth of technical knowledge and experience. The incumbent must stay current on departmental procedures and configuration management standards to ensure compliance. The incumbent significantly contributes toward the growth of the Information Technology Branch (ITB) into a customer-focused services organization by following ITB Cultural principles and practices. This position requires the candidate to have a positive work attitude, be proactive and collaborative, provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with others at various levels.
This position is at EDD's headquarters office at 800 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee
Position is located at EDD's headquarters office at 800 Capitol Mall Sacramento, California.
Benefits of working at this location include:
You will find additional information about the job in the .
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
Examination/Assessment
To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.
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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.
Final Filing Date: 2/1/2025Who 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).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(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 When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Employment Development Department
Mail In Address
Attn: Job Control # 455118
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento , CA 94280-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Employment Development Department
Drop Off Address
Attn: Job Control # 455118
EDD/Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)
722 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Hiring Unit Contact:
Karen Perry
(916) 654-7532
Karen.Perry@edd.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter.
The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to an interview. The SOQ should be typed and not more than 2 pages in length, not less than 12 point font, single-spaced, with margins not less than one inch, including your first and last name at the top of the page, and must include a response to both statements below, including specific examples:
Q1: Describe your experience in design, engineering, test, and deployment of client/server
systems and tools for the enterprise.
Q2: Describe your experience as a Lead Integration Engineer. What are your top strategies for
managing APIs?
Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statements above may not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process.
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