Lead Application Developer

Under general direction of the Application Management section's Application Development Manager, an IT Manager I, incumbent holds responsibility for application development and the associated software development lifecycle. This includes leading the architecture, design and development of complex software applications, project management, managing code repositories and coach colleagues on use of DevOps tooling and best practices, managing cloud environment for applications, and providing expert-level support to junior developers for critical application issues and incidents.


The Application Management section provides application development, maintenance, and support services to the State Treasurer's Office (STO) and the sixteen separate, quasi-independent boards, commissions, and authorities (BCAs) that organizationally report to the State Treasurer.


The Lead Application Developer will act as the subject matter expert and architect for application development, modernization, and cloud migration projects.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to three days of remote work per week. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-518896


Position #(s):
820-720-1414-001

Working Title:
Lead Application Developer


Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,625.00 - $11,905.00
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 State Treasurer's Office is a small department located only a few blocks away from the State Capitol Building, and is close to public transportation and with parking garage options nearby. The building is a short walk away from the State Capitol Park, which is a wonderful place to exercise and enjoy the beautiful landscape during the fair-weathered months. The neighborhood around the building is filled with endless dining options, parks, coffee shops, fitness clubs and conveniences like corner stores, etc.


Please click here to find more information about the State Treasurer's Office.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Electronic applications are encouraged. If submitting a hard copy, please include JC-518896/ Position #820-720-1414-001 in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section of the application. Hard copy applications received without the required information may not be considered.

Application Instructions
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: 6/9/2026
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 (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.


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:


State Treasurer's Office
Administration Division
Attn: Applicatons Unit
915 Capitol Mall, 532


Sacramento , CA 95814


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


State Treasurer's Office
Administration Division
Applications Unit
915 Capitol Mall, 532


Sacramento , CA 95814


08:00 AM - 05:00 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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please answer the SOQ questions below. Responses must restate each question and may not exceed three (3) pages. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification. A resume is required but does not replace the SOQ.
  
  
• Describe an enterprise-scale application or platform you architected or significantly influenced. Include the business problem, architectural style chosen, your role and team size, front-end and back-end technologies, database platform, and API design approach. Highlight your specific contributions to designing, building, and maintaining the application.
• Explain a project you architected using a cloud technology stack. Specify the services used, how you managed identity and networking (if applicable), and the measures you implemented for security, scalability, and reliability. Describe the key architectural decisions you made and the rationale behind them.
• Describe the end-to-end DevOps strategy you helped define or evolve, including source control strategy, branching model, CI/CD stages, and deployment patterns. Share one architectural or process improvement you introduced and its measurable impact.
• Describe a legacy system modernization effort you led or architected. Explain how you decomposed the system, managed data migration, ensured backward compatibility, and maintained business continuity. Discuss key risks, mitigation strategies, and lessons learned.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


Desirable Qualifications 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:

• Full-stack Development Expertise: Extensive experience and a proven track record of planning, architecting, and developing web applications as a lead full-stack developer or technology lead. Proficiency in modern web application technologies su ch as HTML5,CSS, JavaScript, React, C#, .Net, SQL, etc.
• Cloud Experience: Deep understanding of cloud technologies preferably Microsoft Azure (App Service, API Management, Vault, SQL Database) and experience in developing serverless applications.
• DevOps Experience: Strong background in managing code repositories and ensuring that all code changes are properly versioned, tagged, and organized, overseeing branching and merging strategies, maintaining a clean and organized codebase, building and maintaining automated deployment pipelines, ensuring continuous integration and delivery, and optimizing the development workflow for enhanced productivity and reliability, developing application IaC (infrastructure as code) templates/Azure resource manager and Bicep templates, overseeing application deployments, etc.
• Agile/Scrum practices: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices, contributing to sprint planning, and adapting to changing project requirements, managing project boards, removing impediments, and facilitate and enforce code review processes to help the team deliver high-quality software.

Benefits Please see the CalHR Benefits Summary page for detailed information.



Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Applications Unit
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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:
EEO Officer
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Minimum Qualifications
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification in your application packet. Official sealed transcripts or your original diploma (with embossed seal) will be required prior to appointment. If it is determined that a candidate does not meet all Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the classification. All candidates who are determined to not meet the Minimum Qualifications will be contacted in writing and will have 10 business days to respond with additional information supporting their Minimum Qualifications for the classification. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.



Confidentiality
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information listed anywhere on the applications submitted electronically, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.



Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.