Software Developer

Under the direction of the IT Supervisor II over the Custom Applications Support unit, the incumbent serves as a developer/technical Specialist to support and maintain the Caltrans application portfolio. The full responsibilities include analysis, design, development, test, implement, maintain, fix defects, application enhancement, monitor and operational support. Develop interfaces between different systems, web application configuration, develop reports and other necessary technical outputs. Incumbent should have knowledge and expertise in Programming Languages and Platforms such as, Linux, Windows IIS Server, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Java, .Net, Spring Framework, Python, Oracle DB/PL-SQL, SQL, MySQL. Participate and contribute to project planning, project status reports, technical oversight, procurement management, quality, and scope management. The incumbent must have the ability to understand and apply information engineering, data and process models, web-based technologies, and agile software development and methodologies. Participates in special IT projects as required. The incumbent should have in-depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Change and Release Management processes, and Operation and Maintenance of applications to ensure business continuity. Provides technical training and mentors junior staff., This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. If not working remotely, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting using a personal computer. The employee may be required to work for extended periods of time in a computer room that maintains an approximate temperature of 70 degrees. The employee may be required to travel. When available, a State vehicle will be provided. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. If the employee utilizes their own personal vehicle, they may be reimbursed for travel expenses. Some weekend or after-hours work may be required. The employee must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours., * Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

• Resume is required.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Please describe your work experience as an application developer. Include the type of application, including size and complexity, programming languages, and development tools used.
2. Please describe your knowledge, skills, and abilities in troubleshooting and resolving complex code, application-data integration, and performance issues. Include an example of a technical issue you experienced and the steps and processes you used to resolve the issue.
3. Describe your experience in working with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, developers, and vendors.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers., 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)., In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience handling multiple high level projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively and rapidly evaluate various technologies and its components and see the potential for their integration.
• Expert-level knowledge of and experience in production operations.
• Functional knowledge of geospatial applications and services.
• Experience in developing integrated applications in a cloud environment.
• Experience debugging and testing integrated applications., Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.