Information Technology Specialist ll

California Department of Motor Vehicles; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking an IT Specialist II at the Sacramento headquarters to lead the technical direction for the EAB team. You will guide modern software solution design, align ISD strategies, and drive innovation across evolving tech stacks.

You will oversee deployments, releases, and SDLC documentation, stay ahead of emerging technologies, and recommend enhancements that strengthen DMV's application platforms and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experienced with Salesforce, Copado, and Mulesoft solutions.
• Skilled in root-cause analysis and resolving application issues.
• Executes test plans for upgrades and releases effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Contributes clear, detail-focused ideas to enhance digital platforms.
• Balances technical expertise with strategic business insight.
• Communicates and presents technical concepts confidently to peers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex SDLC projects and guide the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise software.
• Conduct research, configuration, programming, testing, and implementation of business applications.
• Drive user-centric design, enterprise architecture, SOA, and cloud migration efforts.
• Align team workflows, tech stacks, and design methods with DMV/ISD strategies; lead technical innovation.
• Build proof-of-concepts for new technologies, frameworks, and components.
• Plan, design, and test system components to support long-term IT strategy and sustainability.
• Collaborate with business and IT partners to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Mentor staff in best practices, modern tools, and development techniques.
• Track emerging technologies, methodologies, and security standards; recommend platform and process improvements.
• Present technical material to teams, leadership, and external audiences.
• Troubleshoot and maintain EAB systems across all development and testing environments.
• Support operational processes for business applications.

Skills

SDLC leadership

Enterprise software

Cloud migration

Mentoring

Salesforce

Copado

Mulesoft

Root-cause analysis

Testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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

Final Filing Date: 8/26/2026

DMV's Information Systems Division is seeking a driven IT Specialist II to lead technical direction for the EAB team. In this role, you'll guide modern software solution design and development, streamline team alignment with ISD strategies, and drive innovation across evolving tech stacks.

You'll oversee deployments, releases, and SDLC documentation, stay ahead of emerging technologies, and recommend enhancements that strengthen DMV's application platforms and security standards. A great opportunity for a forward-thinking technical leader ready to make impact.

What You Will Do

• Lead complex SDLC projects and guide the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise software.
• Conduct research, configuration, programming, testing, and implementation of business applications.
• Drive user-centric design, enterprise architecture, service-oriented architecture, and cloud migration efforts.
• Align team workflows, tech stacks, and design methods with DMV/ISD strategies; lead technical innovation.
• Build proof-of-concepts for new technologies, frameworks, and components.
• Plan, design, and test system components to support long-term IT strategy and sustainability.
• Collaborate with business and IT partners to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Mentor staff in best practices, modern tools, and development techniques.
• Track emerging technologies, methodologies, and security standards; recommend platform and process improvements.
• Present technical material to teams, leadership, and external audiences.
• Troubleshoot and maintain EAB systems across all development and testing environments.
• Support operational processes for business applications.

Desirable Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experienced with Salesforce, Copado, and Mulesoft solutions.
• Skilled in root-cause analysis and resolving application issues.
• Executes test plans for upgrades and releases effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Contributes clear, detail-focused ideas to enhance digital platforms.
• Balances technical expertise with strategic business insight.
• Communicates and presents technical concepts confidently to peers and leadership.

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