Web Development Lead/Architect

Job Description and Duties

If you have a passion to be a part of a team that works to serve, aid and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families then is this is the place for you!

Under general direction of the Web Applications Bureau Chief, IT Manager I, the IT Specialist II (ITS II) is responsible to be the technical lead and architect for development, implementation, maintenance and support of multifaceted enterprise level software solutions. The IT Specialist II meets these responsibilities by leading Information Technology (IT) projects and by performing under general supervision, acts as a team leader on the more complex systems software projects, and/or works independently as a high-level technical specialist on the more complex systems assignments. This is the expert specialist level.

This position will be required to follow the 4 day Return to Office Mandate.

This position will be expected to perform,

• Lead the design, architecture, and technical direction for web application solutions across projects.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership to development teams, including guidance on coding standards, best practices, and modern web technologies.

• Oversee application integration strategies, API design, and system interoperability.

• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and impact analyses for new initiatives and enhancements.

• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Drive modernization efforts.

• Ensure that applications meet performance, scalability, and accessibility requirements, including ADA compliance.

• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide technical mentoring to team members.

• Support risk identification, technical mitigation strategies, and implementation of secure development practices.

• Develop architectural documentation, diagrams, and standards for current and future-state systems.

• Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and technologies for potential adoption.

• Coordinate with infrastructure, security, and data teams to ensure alignment with statewide enterprise architecture.

• Serve as a technical escalation point for production issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.

• Promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous improvement across development teams.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for Hybrid work. In-person attendance is required based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with Executive Order N-22-25 the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200, and any applicable department telework requirements. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment. Proof of California residency may be required.

Special Requirements

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

Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.

• 5+ years of web application development using Microsoft technology stack (Visual Studio, .NET framework, .NET core, SQL Server, Internet Information Services, Azure DevOps).

• 5+ year of database development.

• Working knowledge of Agile development practices and experience in leading teams on enterprise level projects.

• Experience in gathering business requirements.

• 5+ years information technology system development and maintenance.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.

o 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

o 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

• Vanpool drivers and riders

o 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.