Software Application Developer

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager I, the incumbent acts as a software engineer with expertise in application development using Java/J2EE technologies. The incumbent is responsible for the analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, and implementation of highly complex, internally developed applications for the California State Legislature within the Architected Services Division.
The incumbent provides advanced expertise in systems analysis and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes. The incumbent is responsible for complex projects and serves as a subject matter expert in the use of emerging technologies to enhance and support internally developed products and develop new applications.
The incumbent performs moderate to high-level data-processing problem analysis, database design, and technical consulting for the Legislature and Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) customers across all environments.
The incumbent assesses technical solutions to ensure adherence to established infrastructure standards and alignment with the Legislative Data Center’s (LDC) Enterprise Architecture, including the supportability, reliability, and performance of Oracle database infrastructure systems.
The incumbent works independently, as a team member, and/or as a team lead for information technology specialists assigned to complex projects of varying risk. These projects involve highly visible and mission-critical computer systems that support the business requirements of the California State Legislature and legislative support organizations.
The incumbent may be required to carry a mobile device during core business hours and off-shift hours, including evenings, weekends, and State holidays, to respond to after-hours calls.

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Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD. 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.)

Employment Application (STD. 678):

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification.

School Transcripts:

When using education to qualify, unofficial transcripts must be submitted. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. If selected for appointment, official transcripts will be required.

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:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or closely related field) from an accredited University.
• Demonstrated experience working with middleware technologies such as WebLogic, Glassfish, JBoss, or Tomcat.
• 3+ years of experience developing or supporting Java J2EE based web applications, Interface technologies utilizing the Oracle database.
• Experience with J2EE, JSP, EJB, Struts, JSF PrimeFaces, UNIX, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (DOM manipulation), RESTful API, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with publishing tools and technologies, such as QuickSilver (QS), XPP, LISP programming.
• Experience with DevOps, source control (Github), deployment processes, IIS web configurations, and information security.
• Experience using modern IDEs, configuration management tools, and TOAD/SQL Developer tools.
• Experience in writing complex SQL and PL/SQL functions, procedures, views, triggers, and advance queues to solve business problems.
• Experience with performing systems analysis and performance tuning (Oracle Database 19c, WebLogic, Oracle Application Server, PL/SQL code tuning, etc.).
• Knowledge of shell scripting and web application administration.
• Knowledge of legislative calendar and workflow process.
• Ability to develop complex detailed specifications that result in new application functionality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce information technology documentation.
• A strong history of successful customer service and support with a passion to meet the dynamic needs of external and internal customers.

Benefits

All OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining, and therefore, receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding. Additional information can be found on CalHR’s website under 

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.
• School Transcripts