Software Application Developer

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

California Franchise Tax Board is hiring a Software Application Developer to design, program, configure, test, and support complex IT solutions for compliance systems using PEGA and related platforms. You will consult with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth integration, troubleshoot issues, and document processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teammates and stakeholders, with a focus on improving system efficiency within a hybrid work environment in Sacramento County.

Qualifications

• Experience developing in a Pega environment and debugging production incidents.
• Proficient with object oriented programming (OOP).
• Strong knowledge of Java, XML, and web applications.
• Familiar with ITIL, BPM and SOA concepts.
• Experience with source control (Git, Azure DevOps).
• Experience building and deploying through CI/CD tools (OpenShift, Azure pipelines).
• Experience with SQL queries in relational databases.
• Proficiency with IDEs and SDLC.
• Experience with ticketing/code management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, configure, test, and support complex IT solutions for FTB compliance systems.
• Provide consulting to application and infrastructure teams for efficient integration.
• Troubleshoot software issues and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain collaboration with teammates, management, vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the department's mission.

Skills

Pega

OOP

Java

XML

ITIL

BPM

SOA

Git

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

SQL

IDE

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program.

http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Job Description And Duties

The Software Application Developer works independently as a technical specialist responsible for designing, programing, configuring, testing, and supporting complex IT solutions for Franchise Tax Board (FTB’s) compliance systems. These systems use various technology stacks, including the PEGA Framework, PEGA Rules ProcessCommander Platform, and interface tools. The developer provides consulting services to application and infrastructure teams to ensure efficient integration with compliance systems, troubleshoots software issues, and implements preventative measures. They maintain collaborative relationship with teammates, management, vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring work aligns with the department’s mission to improve system efficiency. Effective communication and accurate documentation are essential parts of this role.

Technology Services Division (TSD). The mission of TSD is to securely deliver and support information technology solutions and services essential to the success of the FTB’s mission. By acting on our TSD mission, we will realize our vision of a collaborative and diverse team of IT experts who further innovation and empower our business partners to accomplish their goals. Read more about FTB. Learn more about other FTB technical roles at this FTB microsite. Need help understanding the hiring process or have questions about FTB? We'd love to talk to you!

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2526-00176).

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535137

Position #(s): 564-233-1402-XXX

Working Title: Software Application Developer

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

$4,935.00 - $6,614.00 A

$5,424.00 - $7,270.00 B

$5,930.00 - $7,947.00 C

$6,521.00 - $8,740.00 D

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

We encourage applications regardless of whether you think you meet 100% of these skills below. Please highlight your knowledge, skills, and experience related to these desirable qualifications in your application package:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678) The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirables Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under \"Minimum Requirements\".

• Experience Developing in Pega environment, debugging, and troubleshooting production incidents using Pega Developer Studio and Pega Diagnostic Center (PDC)


• Experience using Object Oriented Programming (OOP)


• Experience using Java, Web Applications, and Extensive Markup Language (XML)


• Experience working with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Business Process Management (BPM) and SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) concepts


• Experience working with source control (Git, Azure DevOps, etc.)


• Experience building and deploying through CI/CD technologies (Openshift, Azure release pipelines, etc.)


• Experience working in Relational Databases and writing Structured Query Language (SQL) queries


• Experience using Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to build applications


• Experience and understanding using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)


• Experience working using CQ, CC, RTC, TFS or other Ticketing/Code Management Systems

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Human Resources Contact:

Classification & Hiring Unit

[phone]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Bavnit Kaur / IT Workforce

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Reasonable Accommodation Unit

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026