Senior Mobile Developer

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Digital and Interactive Services Manager (Information Technology Manager I), the Information Technology Specialist II strategically engages in the design, development, and implementation of mobile and digital applications, supporting the California State Lottery’s (Lottery) business and technology strategies. The incumbent is responsible for architecting, designing, developing, integrating, implementing, and governing native, responsive web, and hybrid applications for the digital and mobile applications. Additionally, creates, enhances, and maintains the digital and Mobile App software solutions using various programming languages to meet department requirements and expectations with regards to meeting the Lottery’s short and long-term profit goals. The incumbent will serve as architect to ensure solutions align with strategies, conform to Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) architecture, meet business requirements using best practices while complying with and meeting current and future accessibility guidelines and any other state and federal accessibility requirements. The duties for this position are focused on the Software Engineering domain; however, work may be assigned in other domains as needed.

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:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience facilitating meetings, briefings and presentations to all levels, and strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to adjust to changing priorities and quickly respond to urgent matters.
• Expert knowledge of mobile application development, including Android and iPhone Operating System (iOS).
• Demonstrated experience with Android Studio, Google Android Software Development Kit (SDK), Java, Kotlin, JSON, JavaScript, C#, C++, XML, Xcode, or Swift to architect, design, develop, implement, and maintain digital and mobile applications.
• Demonstrated experience developing and integrating Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with mobile applications.
• Demonstrated experience with business analysis tools such as Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics.
• Experience in a lead technical role for a development team that utilized mobile applications in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Ability to present, convey and explain complex problems and solutions to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently or as a member of a team with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work independently as a high-level technical specialist and professionally conduct business activities.

Conditions:

• This position is headquartered at the Sacramento HQ and is eligible for either a remote-based or office-based telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as needed. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires employee residence in California per California Government Code Section 14200.

Schedule: This position has work hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. after hours work. Weekends, long and/or irregular hours, after-hours work, and holiday work may be required.

Travel: Statewide overnight travel may be required.

Other: This position may be required to carry a Lottery issued cell phone and may be required to be reachable outside of normal business hours.

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

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 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.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/28/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - See below for details.

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources JC#417636

(916) 822-8158

Position Location

Headquarters

700 North 10th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $8,130.00 - $10,893.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level: 4 years

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95811