Senior Application Systems Tester

Job Posting

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable system solution testing exposure and experience with an extensive variety, and frequent exposure to all levels of management and staff in the Employment Development Department (EDD), Information Technology Branch (ITB)? The EDD is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to work in the Enterprise Testing Office (ETO) as an IT Specialist I.

This position reports to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Web-Application Group, IT Supervisor II in the Enterprise Testing Office (ETO). ETO provides various testing services that include, but are not limited to, system testing, performance testing, and automation testing. ETO is also responsible for maintaining complex test environments and handling testing support functions, such as data mining and data encryption. This position provides an opportunity to apply business knowledge and technical experience to support EDD in testing, supporting our internal and external customers that use these systems daily, primarily the EDD Disability Insurance program and systems.

The successful candidate has excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines, and can work well independently and with other team members. This position is eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the state date of employment. Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities:
Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building! Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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