Job Posting: Senior Application Developer

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

JC-537126
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Senior Application Developer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the incumbent functions as a lead and/or works independently as a high-level technical specialist on the more complex and business critical systems software projects. Performs a wide variety of duties including design, development and enhancement of software application development frameworks; complex automated systems comprised of relational databases, web applications, software services; unattended computer system processes; testing, configuration, implementation, maintenance, and replication of the Commission's web server systems. Develops technical documentation, prepares reports, and communicates complex technical ideas and concepts verbally and in writing to other technical staff and management. This position's duties fall within the Software Engineering and System Engineering domains.



This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:

  • November 9, 2026
  • November 19, 2026
  • November 30, 2026
  • December 10, 2026
  • December 21, 2026
  • December 31, 2026
  • January 11, 2027
  • January 21, 2027
  • February 1, 2027

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-537126
Position #(s):
192-406-1414-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Application Developer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A
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 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is an agency in the Executive Branch of California State Government. It was created in 1970 by the Ryan Act and is the oldest of the autonomous state standards boards in the nation. The major purpose of the agency is to serve as a state standards board for educator preparation for the public schools of California, the licensing and credentialing of professional educators in the State, the enforcement of professional practices of educators, and the discipline of credential holders in the State of California.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits.  The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit.  The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.
Department Website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

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

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

Commission on Teacher Credentialing
N/A
Attn: Office of Human Resources
May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Commission on Teacher Credentialing
N/A
Office of Human Resources
May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento, CA 95811
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - SEE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SECTION.
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:
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Software application framework design and development
  • Strong understanding of system architecture, integration, APIs, and enterprise application design.
  • .NET 6+ (.NET Core), ASP.NET Core, C#, MVC, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Language Integrated Query (LINQ), and Entity Framework.
  • Experience with OAUTH, OpenID Connect authentication workflows; developing secure software with best practices
  • Experience with developing Web API’s
  • Experience developing software with AI assistants (GitHub CoPilot), and Agentic AI (Claude Code) development tools.
  • Experience writing technical documentation.
  • Experience mentoring and teaching junior developers.
  • Experience researching, evaluating, and testing software products and technical solutions.
  • Experience analyzing business requirements and preparing technical specifications.
  • Strong technical writing skills for documentation, standards, or procedures.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Casey Martino
(916) 323-7157
cmartino@ctc.ca.gov

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:
Rhonda Brown
(916) 322-6253
RBrown@ctc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, single-spaced, with one-inch margins, in 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. The SOQ must discuss the applicant’s applicable experience as it pertains to each item below. Please include each question along with the response in the order listed below. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process. A resume is required but does not take the place of the SOQ. A cover letter and other documents will not be considered in place of the SOQ.

  1. Describe a complex software system you have architected or significantly redesigned. In your response, explain the challenges you identified, the architectural approach or technical solutions you recommended, the technologies and frameworks involved, and the impact of your work on system performance, maintainability, integration, or scalability.
  2. Describe a situation when you disagreed with another architect on a proposed design. What was the disagreement about, how did you handle it, and what was the outcome?
  3. Describe your experience designing or implementing secure application architectures, including authentication, authorization, data protection, and integration across system layers. Provide at least one example where you developed or applied data policies, ensured data accuracy and integrity, or resolved a complex data-related technical issue.
  4. Explain a situation where you provided technical assistance, mentoring, or training to software development staff. Describe the methods you used, the outcomes achieved, and how you ensured consistency with organizational standards and best practices.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off