Junior Software Engineer

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Job Code #: JC-508993

Position #(s):

-043

Working Title:

Junior Software Engineer

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

Salary ranges:

• A: $4,935.00 – $6,614.00

• B: $5,424.00 – $7,270.00

• C: $5,930.00 – $7,947.00

• D: $6,521.00 – $8,740.00
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 (up to 40% remote)

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, CalPERS is a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. CalPERS is 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.

Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where challenging and rewarding work is the norm? Do you enjoy finding ways to transform businesses from the inside out by helping them operate, communicate and collaborate seamlessly? Do you enjoy designing, developing and supporting web applications? If you answered yes to these questions, then you have a potential fit for this role.

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is currently seeking a Junior Software Engineer in the Information Technology Services Branch (ITSB), Enterprise Solutions Development Division (ESDD), myCalPERS Services Section (MCPSS), Contributions Member & Financials I Unit.

We anticipate holding in‑person interviews beginning the week of April 6, 2026. We look forward to meeting with you!

Applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered. The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed.

The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length.

• Describe your experience in Application development and other Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases. Provide application background, tools and technologies used.

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this…