Software Engineer, Java Developer

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Job Code #: JC-502939

Position #s:

-102

Working Title:

Software Engineer

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Salary Range A: $6,513.00 - $8,729.00

Salary Range B: $7,163.00 - $9,599.00

Salary Range C: $7,864.00 - $10,537.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us.

CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website.

The Benefits Services team within the Enterprise Solutions Development Division (ESDD) is currently seeking a Software Engineer. This position is an Information Technology Specialist (ITS) I who will work in the Benefits I unit within ESDD and support the myCalPERS system.

Under direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the ITS I is responsible for triaging production issues and the successful resolution of defects and implementation of enhancements for the myCalPERS system. The ITS I works closely with solution architects, business analysts, developers, and testers of their own domain and other domains.

The ITS I works both independently and cooperatively with others to carry out assignments using considerable judgment to achieve objectives while following established time frames and performance standards. As necessary, the ITS I will mentor peers on innovative application development methodologies to provide quality services to customers. This position significantly utilizes Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices to maintain and enhance the myCalPERS system.

The ITS I position works primarily in the Software Engineering domain.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E‑Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review.…