Technical Architect / Lead

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) seeks a Technical Architect/Lead to direct ENS application design, development, and integration across the FTB ecosystem. The role requires hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, AEM Forms, and modern API patterns, plus strong leadership and collaboration across teams.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a focus on delivering reliable, scalable noticing services and guiding engineering standards for enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise Java/J2EE architecture
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms in JEE/OSGI
• Knowledge of SOAP/REST web services and XML/JSON patterns
• Strong design and architectural pattern knowledge
• DevOps/CI/CD experience, Docker familiarity
• Ability to mentor and lead technical teams

Responsibilities

• Direct design, development, implementation, and support of ENS applications and integrations across the FTB ecosystem
• Mentor developers, set architectural direction, and enforce engineering standards
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from requirements through deployment
• Architect and implement SOAP/REST services and data exchange patterns
• Work with AEM Forms, including smoke testing workflows and integration with Java apps
• Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, scalable noticing services

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/1/211

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/1/211
The Enterprise Noticing Services (ENS) Development team within FTB's Enterprise Tax Systems Bureau is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to direct the design, development, implementation, and support of the ENS application and its integration across the broader FTB ecosystem. This role serves as a senior technical authority, ensuring reliable, scalable, and high - quality noticing services that support FTB's mission. The successful candidate will bring deep, hands - on expertise with Java, APIs, Microservices, and Jakarta EE technologies --including JSP, PrimeFaces, MVC frameworks, and JavaBeans. Extensive experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms in both JEE and OSGI environments is essential, including the ability to support document conversion services (PDF/Word/TIFF/Excel), execute and interpret AEM smoke - testing workflows, and integrate AEM components with enterprise Java applications. Candidates must be able to navigate AEM environments across DEV, UIT, TST, PERF, and PROD; troubleshoot complex AEM service issues; and work confidently with AEM Workbench, FormsService, OutputService, and AssemblerService.
The Technical Lead will mentor developers, set architectural direction, and uphold engineering standards across service - oriented architectures. Strong experience designing and consuming SOAP/REST services, implementing XML/JSON patterns, and working with modern application servers is required. Proficiency with IDEs such as Eclipse and Visual Studio and mastery of enterprise databases, including DB2 and SQL Server, is necessary for success. This role oversees the full software development lifecycle --from requirements and design through development, testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing operational support across FTB's most complex noticing services.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate broad technical versatility across COTS, SaaS, and IaaS technologies; Azure cloud tools such as Functions, C#, .NET 8, and ASP.NET MVC; Node.js; REST design patterns; AWS; AJAX; Java EE; JavaScript; EJBs; JSP; JSF; Hibernate; Oracle; MSSQL; JBoss EAP; IIS; JSON; jQuery; XML; SSRS/SSIS; ArcGIS JavaScript API; GitHub; Red Hat Linux; and Windows Server environments. In addition to expertise with Adobe Experience Manager, including LiveCycle, Workbench, and AEM Forms, the ideal candidate will also have experience supporting and optimizing batch jobs including scheduling, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning, which is a key responsibility in this role.
Beyond technical depth, the position requires a proactive, collaborative leader who anticipates needs, drives solutions, and elevates development teams through coaching, mentorship, and clear technical guidance. We offer a flexible work environment with excellent campus amenities. Candidates who value growth, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are eager to contribute to enterprise - wide noticing capabilities will find this role highly rewarding.
Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00511).
Please find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-533227
Position #(s):
564-235-1414-XXX
Working Title:
Technical Architect / Lead
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# 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 the below 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 Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements".

• Hands-on experience including solution architecture, design of enterprise applications on the Java, J2EE platform
• Hands on experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms in both JEE and OSGI environments, supporting document conversion services (PDF/Word/TIFF/Excel), AEM smoke testing workflows, and integration with enterprise Java applications.
• Sound knowledge on ReST /SOAP web service, integration, vulnerabilities, web service security mechanisms
• Strong knowledge of design and architectural patterns & principles to serve enterprise strategy
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Docker etc
• Experienced in presenting and explaining the architectural views to at all levels of technical staff and management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to react quickly to new demands in an ever-changing dynamic business environment
• Experienced Mentor and Team player

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:
Piyush Narain / 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: 10/11/2026