Information Technology Specialist ll - Solution Architect

California Department of Motor Vehicles; California; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS defined-benefit pension

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The California DMV’s Information Systems Division is recruiting an expert‑level IT Solution Architect to lead architecture, systems engineering, and backend development for enterprise‑scale financial applications built on Oracle, Assembler, COBOL, and modern platform technologies.

Based in Sacramento, you will guide modernization of legacy mainframe and distributed apps, drive SDLC activities, document designs, mentor teams, and present emerging technologies to leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Lead, Solution Architect, or Senior Systems Analyst in an enterprise environment.
• Strong background in Oracle, Assembler, COBOL, or comparable enterprise technologies.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems and integrating cloud-ready or API-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in Agile development and application lifecycle tools (e.g., ALM Octane).
• Demonstrated skill in multi‑system analysis, requirements engineering, and technical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and engineer backend financial systems supporting statewide reconciliation, settlement, accounting, and inventory operations
• Modernize legacy mainframe and distributed applications through integration with platforms such as Salesforce, MuleSoft, cloud services, and enterprise API layers
• Perform advanced root cause analysis, develop patches, and implement long‑term technical solutions to sustain system reliability and performance
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, system flows, design specifications, and technical documentation
• Lead SDLC engineering activities across design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Drive technical direction for medium to large‑scale modernization projects and multi‑system enhancements
• Mentor development teams, establish engineering best practices, and support technical onboarding
• Research, prototype, and present emerging technologies to leadership and cross‑functional partners

Skills

Technical leadership

Solution architecture

Enterprise systems analysis

Oracle

Assembler

COBOL

API integration

Cloud services

Agile development

ALM Octane

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ALM Octane

Job description

Final Filing Date: 11/2/2026

This position is located at DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

The California DMV’s Information Systems Division is recruiting an expert‑level technical professional to serve as an IT Solution Architect (IT Specialist II) supporting enterprise‑scale financial systems. In this role, you will lead architecture, systems engineering, and backend development for mission‑critical financial applications built on Oracle, Assembler, COBOL, and integrated modern platform technologies.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and engineer backend financial systems supporting statewide reconciliation, settlement, accounting, and inventory operations
• Modernize legacy mainframe and distributed applications through integration with platforms such as Salesforce, MuleSoft, cloud services, and enterprise API layers
• Perform advanced root cause analysis, develop patches, and implement long‑term technical solutions to sustain system reliability and performance
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, system flows, design specifications, and technical documentation
• Lead SDLC engineering activities across design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Drive technical direction for medium to large‑scale modernization projects and multi-system enhancements
• Mentor development teams, establish engineering best practices, and support technical onboarding
• Research, prototype, and present emerging technologies to leadership and cross‑functional partners

Desirable Technical Qualifications:

• Experience as a Technical Lead, Solution Architect, or Senior Systems Analyst in an enterprise environment
• Strong background in Oracle, Assembler, COBOL, or comparable enterprise technologies
• Experience modernizing legacy systems and integrating cloud-ready or API-driven architectures
• Proficiency in Agile development and application lifecycle tools (e.g., ALM Octane)
• Demonstrated skill in multi‑system analysis, requirements engineering, and technical problem solving
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple development and engineering initiatives
• Experience creating architecture process flows, high‑level designs, and technical presentations for peers and leadership

Why Build Your Career with the State of California?

• Competitive salary and CalPERS defined-benefit pension
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid leave, holidays, and work-life balance
• A stable environment to solve complex technical challenges at scale
• Opportunities for career advancement, certification support, and technical training
• Direct impact on mission‑critical systems serving millions statewide