Information Technology Specialist l

California Department of Motor Vehicles; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

California DMV is seeking an Application Developer to modernize and enhance DMV systems. You will build and maintain applications, support Salesforce/Mule releases, and enable new integrations and features.

This role involves collaboration with business and technical teams to deliver reliable, user-focused solutions, troubleshoot defects, and continuously improve the application landscape. You’ll contribute to architecture improvements, participate in project planning, and ensure quality through

Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce platforms in enterprise environments.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and defect resolution abilities.
• Experience in working across cross-functional teams including QA and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and develop technical designs for mission-critical DMV systems.
• Build, test, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable software applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to ensure system stability and uptime.
• Create REST/SOAP integrations, data services, and optimized database components.
• Support full development lifecycle activities, from requirements through post-implementation.
• Coordinate release planning, validation, rollback strategies, and post-release monitoring.

Skills

Salesforce platforms

Enterprise systems

APIs & data handling

24x7 environments

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento, California.

Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026

About This Role

DMV’s Information Systems Division (ISD) is looking for an Application Developer to help modernize and enhance the systems that power DMV’s core services. In this role, you’ll build and maintain applications, support Salesforce/Mule releases, and contribute to new integrations and feature development. You’ll work closely with both business and technical teams to turn requirements into reliable, user-focused solutions. You’ll also play a key part in troubleshooting issues, resolving defects, and continuously improving the application landscape. If you’re excited about building modern solutions, collaborating across teams, and shaping the future of DMV technology, this role offers a great opportunity to make an impact.

• Analyze requirements and develop technical designs for mission‑critical DMV systems.
• Build, test, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable software applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to ensure system stability and uptime.
• Create REST/SOAP integrations, data services, and optimized database components.
• Support full development lifecycle activities, from requirements through post-implementation.
• Contribute to system architecture improvements, upgrades, and performance enhancements.
• Research and recommend cost-effective, scalable technology solutions.
• Coordinate system installations, upgrades, testing, and release activities.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for complex system and database issues.
• Act as a technical liaison across development, infrastructure, and business teams.
• Participate in project planning, requirements validation, and design reviews.
• Review code and technical designs for quality and adherence to standards.
• Develop clear technical documentation, analyses, and status reports.
• Support DevOps pipelines, automated deployments, and release management processes.
• Coordinate release planning, validation, rollback strategies, and post-release monitoring.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong application development experience, especially within enterprise systems
• Experience working with Salesforce platforms
• Background supporting development and maintenance in mission‑critical, 24x7 environments
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall development methodologies
• Familiarity with system integration, APIs, and data handling practices
• Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and defect resolution
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams including business analysts, QA, and DevOps
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing demands
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Self‑motivated with a positive, proactive approach to learning and delivery

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