INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

California Department of Insurance; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Insurance is seeking an Application Solutions Architect to lead architecture and development of mission-critical applications using Microsoft Power Platform, Snowflake, and analytics tools. The role focuses on secure, scalable solutions and data-driven decision-making in a hybrid work setting in Sacramento.

You will mentor developers, guide policy and standards, and work with the Rate Regulation Branch to deliver robust IT systems.

Qualifications

• Experience as technical lead and principal developer for applications using Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience integrating with Snowflake and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop applications using Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Model-driven apps, Power Pages, Power Automate) and Snowflake.
• Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Tools

Power Platform

Snowflake

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529616

Position #(s): 413-105-1414-013

Working Title: Application Solutions Architect

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Salary: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A

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

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world. Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities. ADMINISTRATION AND LICENSING SERVICES BRANCH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE BUREAU Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties This position is being re-advertised. To be considered for this recruitment you must submit your application and all required documents to this Job Control. Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Application Solutions Architect with experience serving as a technical lead, and principal developer for applications using Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Model-driven apps, Power Pages, Power Automate, plugins, and workflows) integrated with Snowflake and analytics tools. If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you! Under the general direction of the IT Manager I (ADAM), Microsoft Platform Development Section, the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) serves as the architectural and technical lead for Rate Regulation Branch (RRB) systems, designing and developing complex, mission-critical applications. The incumbent provides technical expertise and recommendations on strategies, policies, and standards, mentors developers, and collaborates with staff to implement systems supporting RRB operations, including data governance, modeling, and risk analysis. Using Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, plugins, workflows), Snowflake, and analytics tools, the ITS II builds secure, scalable solutions and integrates Snowflake with Power Platform via connectors, workflows, and APIs to enable data-driven decision-making. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ( www.calhr.ca.gov ). New to state service? Learn how to apply here. Please, take two minutes to check us out.

Special Requirements Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
• Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
• Statement of Qualifications
• Resume