full stack developer - Sacramento, United States - California Department of Health Services

Description

Job Description And Duties

As a Full Stack Web Developer, you will be part of a team that will build a modern, cloud native web application utilizing open-source technologies on the AWS platform.

You will work and collaborate within a high performing team utilizing the Agile Scrum methodology. As part of the team, you'll implement software utilizing a DevOps CI/CD pipeline and a GitOps approach.

The incumbent works independently with complex business, technology, software and system requirements of the department and manages complex projects to acquire, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise client services to support the mission and strategic goals of DHCS.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

This recruitment may be filled via a Training and Development assignment.

If you are interested in this position, it is critical to review the Classification Specifications to determine if you will meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's).

Please make note of Education and Experience requirements for the classification.

The Classification Specification and MQ's can be found here:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
This is position is eligible for telework.

Please refer to the duty statement attached below and the "Working Conditions" section on this Job Control for additional information.

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

Working Conditions

Telework is based on operational needs for employees who can perform their essential functions remotely and/or whose duties are conducive to teleworking per DHCS' Telework Policy and in accordance with Government Code Sections 14200 – 14203 for employees residing in California.

Should the incumbent need to report to an office, they will need to report to DHCS office location: 1501 Capitol Avenue (EEC Bldg 171) Sacramento, California 95814 United States

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
Position #(s):


XXX

Working Title:

FULL STACK DEVELOPER

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$7, $10,576.00 A

# of Positions:

Multiple


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS is California's health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.

DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

To accomplish this, DHCS finances and administers state and federal health programs, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services, and long-term care.

We work hard everyday to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians.

DHCS is a dynamic department with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees.

We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians.

DHCS is committed to addressing disparities with our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce which reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunities.

The Enterprise Technology Services Program (ETS) is responsible for designing architecting, building and delivering secure innovative solutions and services that drive health care quality and for information technology (IT) strategy formulation, enterprise architecture, enterprise portfolio management, and enterprise governance.

ETS delivers customer service by providing a secure, reliable IT environment to support the program and administrative objectives of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Health Information Integrity, and Office of the Patient Advocate.

ETS establishes IT policy and standards and ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations regarding the use of IT and the safeguarding of electronic information; supports a complex portfolio of program systems.

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: 12/11/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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:

Department of Health Care Services


Attn:
Certification Technician
JC
M.S. 1300

P.O. Box

Sacramento , CA

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Health Care Services

1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite

Sacramento , CA 95814

Drop-off location is open weekdays; closed on weekends and holidays

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.

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:

Understanding the business process and requirements of DHCS program areas.
Developing, promoting, and deploying front-end and back-end applications.
Monitoring the health of the underlying DHCS Information Technology (IT) infrastructure that support SaaS and CI/CD solutions.
Onboarding and administering users for solutions including securing systems using enterprise identity providers and native system roles.

Working independently as well as closely with vendors to plan, develop and implement changes and upgrades to applications and resolve bugs and issues.

Attending meetings and coordinating efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
Creating and maintaining technical and standards documents.
Providing day-to-day operational activities related to software solutions.
Must have a bachelor's degree in an IT-related Engineering field.

Must have a minimum 3+ years of experience using modern, frontend web development tools, techniques, and methods for the creation and deployment of user-facing interfaces.

Must have a minimum 1+ years of experience with

Must have a minimum 3+ years of experience using modern, open-source software to prototype and deploy backend web applications, including all aspects of server-side processing, data storage, and integration with frontend development.

Must have a minimum 2+ years of experience delivering software in an agile environment.
Must have a minimum 1+ years of experience working with a cloud platform (e.g., AWS)
Must have a minimum 1+ years of experience working with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Mocha, Jasmine)
Must have a minimum 1+ years of experience working with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Jasmine, Pytest)
Must have a minimum 1+ years of experience developing and consuming web-based RESTful APIs
Must have a minimum 1+ years of experience working with open-source technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Must have a minimum 1+ years of experience working with git repositories.
Must have an experience with Agile tools as JIRA, confluence.


Preferred Skills:
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, such as Jenkins or CircleCI.

Benefits

DHCS offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee's bargaining unit and conditions of employment.


Some of these benefits:
Alternative work schedules
Flexible work hours
Remote work options
Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days.
Pension where employees contribute monthly, as does the Department
Health insurance in retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For the latest information on the benefits offered by the State of California, please explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.


Hiring Unit Contact:
Watson Xiong

Watson.
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:
EEO Officer


California Relay Service:
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Completing the application

A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under "Required Application Documents" must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g. transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified.

Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.

Here is the link to the exam bulletin for CLASSIFICATION

Information Technology Specialist II Exam )

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Recruitment Section at

For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR's CalCareers Unit at or

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.

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