INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

Employment Development Department; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 8,500 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department (EDD) in California seeks a UI Online - Developer Supervisor to lead the development team responsible for the UI Online platform and its ongoing modernization efforts.

The Development Manager will oversee both state and vendor resources, guide technical delivery, and ensure stability, security, and quality across applications and environments. This role emphasizes strategic and hands-on leadership within the Product Development Division.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in software development and delivery.
• Experience overseeing teams and vendor resources.
• Knowledge of full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead application development, delivery, and operational support for the UIO platform.
• Oversee state and vendor resources in modernization initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver critical updates within the Product Development Division.

Job description

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-520080

Position #(s): 280-349-1404-002

Working Title: UI Online - Developer Supervisor

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

Salary: $8,504.00 - $11,395.00 (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

Work Shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Work Week: Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY.

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Join the team driving the continued evolution of California’s Unemployment Insurance Online (UIO) platform. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a technically strong and people-focused development manager who thrives in fast-paced enterprise environments and is passionate about delivering reliable, high-impact digital services to millions of Californians.

Under the general direction of the Section Chief, the Development Manager leads a high-performing team responsible for application development, technical delivery, and operational support for the UIO application and its supporting systems. This role oversees both state and vendor resources and serves as a key leader in planning, coordinating, and delivering critical modernization and maintenance initiatives within the Product Development Division (PDD).

The incumbent will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring applications and supporting environments remain stable, scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational standards and customer expectations.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful technology initiatives that directly support critical public services across California. You’ll work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, service delivery, and continuous improvement while helping shape the future of digital government services.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

This position is eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.