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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I - **Company:** EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT - **Location:** Sacramento County, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $78,156.0 - $126,444.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Backup Devices, Data Mining, Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Databases, System Testing, Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Information Technology - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=deb7a902e32f9f2e ## About the Role Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable system solution testing exposure and experience with an extensive variety, and frequent exposure to all levels of management and staff in the Employment Development Department (EDD), Information Technology Branch (ITB)? The EDD is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to work in the Enterprise Testing Office (ETO) as an IT Specialist I., The successful candidate has excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines, and can work well independently and with other team members., This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment., 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: The successful candidate has excellent organization skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines in addition to the following: + Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to compose detailed descriptions of proposed solutions and plans of approach. + Possess the ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing. + Demonstrate ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively. + Hands on experience across various testing types and phases, including System, Integration, Functional, Regression, API, Data, Manual, Automation, and End to End testing. + Proficiency in reviewing requirements and design documentation to identify gaps and produce high quality test deliverables. + Experience designing test plans, writing and executing test scripts, and documenting results. + Strong understanding of test management tools such as ALM, JIRA, and similar platforms. + Background in mainframe and backend database testing, with competence in SQL for validation and troubleshooting. + Knowledge of EDD benefit programs and their supporting automated systems relating to Disability Insurance, Unemployment Insurance and Paid Family Leave. + Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid SDLC frameworks. + Working knowledge of test automation and collaboration with automation teams. ## Description This position reports to the Disability Insurance (DI)-Test Group, IT Supervisor II in the Enterprise Testing Office (ETO). ETO provides various testing services that include, but are not limited to, system testing, performance testing, and automation testing. ETO is also responsible for maintaining complex test environments and handling testing support functions, such as data mining and data encryption. This position provides an opportunity to apply business knowledge and technical experience to support EDD in testing, supporting our internal and external customers that use these systems daily, primarily the EDD Disability Insurance program and systems., The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD. Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov, 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. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. 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 one page 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 the statement. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities. + Explain with sufficient details and examples how your work experience and education are a good match for the position based on the desirable qualification and duty statement., The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s). The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified." ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules. 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