Web & Application Development Specialist

Web & Application Development Specialist

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Position Details

• Job Code #: JC‑502601
• Position #(s): 275‑810‑1402‑173
• Working Title: Web & Application Development Specialist
• Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
• Salary range:
  • Class A: $6,513.00 – $8,729.00 A
  • Class B: $7,163.00 – $9,599.00 B
  • Class C: $7,864.00 – $10,537.00 C
• Newto State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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!

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Job Description And Duties

Our Web Development & Support Services Section is currently seeking an Information Technology Specialist I to function as a Web & Application Development Specialist within the Agile Development Team (ADT). Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and experience developing Enterprise Applications using modern frontend web frameworks (React

JS, VueJS, etc.), along with experience using backend technologies (node.js, PHP, Python, etc).

ADT functions in a fast paced environment where we ship MVP products (within weeks) and create some awesome and easy to use apps for the enterprise and the general public! We use the latest tools/frameworks, work well as a team, and aren’t afraid to fail.

If you want to be challenged and learn together as we deliver high quality apps, this job is for you! Our dynamic team operates in a Mac environment, setting us apart from the standard practices in the state.

Sponsorship

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.

Effective July 1, 2025 Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025)

PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect this 3 percent reduction in pay.

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