Cloud Developer & Support Specialist
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- Location
- Sacramento County or Sacramento
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $78,156 - $126,444/yr
- Posted
- yesterday
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating customer focused solutions that are responsive and agile; supporting modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards; to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste. As well as creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology.
Under direction of the Information Technology Supervisor (IT Sup) II and/or Information Technology Manager (ITM) I, Chief, Informatics Data Exchange & Applications Section, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) I functions as a high-level, advanced technical specialist providing complex analytical and programming/development services primarily in cloud. The ITS I performs work independently and serves as part of a highly skilled, interdisciplinary technical team providing expertise in design, development, and support on-premises and/or cloud systems. The ITS I acts in a lead role on assignments involving design, coding, technical system configuration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, problem resolution and provides production support and maintenance for mission-critical systems. The ITS I has working experience in full Software Development Life Cycle.
The ITS I performs duties within the Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Business Technology Management domains.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Telework Information:
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people of California. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) within CDPH advances its vision of "Healthy Individuals and Families in Healthful Communities" through the provision of high-quality information resources and technology.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
“*CDPH is an E-Verify employer.”
Special Requirements
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (531827) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email [email protected] for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
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: 10/9/2026Who May Apply
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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience: 2 years or more of direct experience in application development or programing primarily in cloud.
- Understanding and ability to participate in all phases of the SDLC including gathering requirements, systems analysis, design, programming, integration, testing, deployment, administration, technical support, disaster recovery and production maintenance.
- Ability to develop and implement system plans, schedules, prioritization of all production, and project-related IT-business activities.
- Experience in various programming language and tools (e.g., APIM, Azure Data Factory, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server, Power BI, Windows Server, Visual Studio, ASP.NET, C#, Python, PowerShell, Kusto, SQL, Power Apps/Dynamics).
- Experience with Linux, Windows server and network-based platforms, services, and technologies.
- Experience with cloud computing and infrastructure.
- Ability to apply creative thinking in the design and development of methods of processing information with information technology systems.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently, and to prioritize and manage work to meet critical timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and team player spirit coupled with problem analysis and solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and quickly learn and exercise new concepts.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
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 Office
(916) 445-0938
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:
The SOQ must be titled “Statement of Qualifications” at the top of the first page, typed in a minimum of 12-point font, single spaced, on standard sized paper (8.5" X 11"), and no more than 2 pages in length. Cover pages, cover letters, and resumes do not take place of the SOQ. Applications submitted without the required SOQ will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for this position. Please answer the questions in the order as they appear.
1. Describe your experience with cloud architecture, design, programming and solution development, support, and maintenance, including standards, procedures, and best practices.
2.
Provide an example of
CI/CD pipeline design and implementation that you worked on. What security
measures did you consider?
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.