Job Description and Duties Under general direction of the Application Dev Manager, the Senior Applications Developer serves as the advanced technical specialist performing complex software development and works amongst a technical team to develop and maintain applications both on-premises and in the cloud for OPR. This position is responsible for designing, coding, and testing customized solutions using Lightning API (Application Programming Interfaces), Apex Code, and Visualforce, as well as HTML, JavaScript, WordPress and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Duties may include access to information systems containing protected enrollee information, including federal tax information, protected health information, and personally identifying information.
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Working Conditions The positions at OPR may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the OPR Telework Policy and/or future program need.
All OPR employees must reside in California upon appointment. OPR is located in Sacramento, directly across from the State Capitol. Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods. Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.). Daily use of personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone. Occasional extended hours outside of normal working business hours may be required. Reasonably expected to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
Special Requirements A completed and detailed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received in the Human Resources Office or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes, Cover Letters, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required STD 678. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
For experience and education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that MQs can be determined, you must include all employment history on the STD 678, including detailed job descriptions, ho urs worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) . Your application package without this information may be disqualified and/or you may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. If it is determined that you do not meet the MQs, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Completed application package (STD 678 and applicable or required documents) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. For those who must submit their application packages via the postal service, please reference the above Job Control and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s)" section. Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire with STD 678. This page is for examination purposes only.
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR's CalCareers website.
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:
AWS and Azure Developer certifications.
• Experience with cloud computing platform(s) such as Azure, AWS.
• Experience in application development using serverless technologies, cloud computing, messaging services, API gateways, etc.
• Experience with various platforms, tools, and programming languages (Salesforce, Power platform, Azure Services, HTML, WordPress, .NET Framework, C#, XML, JSON, DevOps, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, Node.js, React.js, JSON, and Web UI frameworks). Web Services (SOAP, REST) and DBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, NoSQL, etc.).
• A strong understanding of how modern web services and mobile apps are built, and the cloud infrastructure that powers them (Azure, AWS, Google etc.).
Benefits OPR employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.
Some added benefits OPR offers include:
11 paid holidays Alternate work schedules Flexible work hours Hybrid schedule Nearby cafes and restaurants Walking distance to public transit For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
Disclosure Requirements This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
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.
