Lead Application Architect and DeveloperPublic Employees Retirement System$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026The Service Innovation Team within CalPERS is seeking an IT Specialist II to provide technical leadership for the ServiceNow platform and its related applications. This position will help guide platform architecture, application development, integrations, security, and technical standards while supporting the continued modernization of CalPERS business services. The successful candidate will work with technical teams, business partners, and stakeholders to design and implement solutions, maintain platform stability, improve development practices, and ensure applications remain secure, scalable, and maintainable. Key areas include IT Service Management, INVO applications, and Case Management, along with integrations between ServiceNow and other enterprise systems. This is an opportunity to contribute to important business services while helping shape the future direction of the ServiceNow platform at CalPERS.This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.How did you hear about this position? Tell us in this brief survey.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation's largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation.
At CalPERS, we're committed to people - the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.Statement of Qualifications Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered. The SOQ must be typed, titled "Statement of Qualifications," and each response must list all relevant experience, education, and training, including duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length. Please explain your previous ServiceNow administrative and development experience and why you feel you would be the ideal candidate for this role. Provide an example of how you developed, implemented, or enforced architectural standards or governance rules. Describe the challenge, your approach, and how your actions improved consistency, security, or maintainability. Describe how you've designed an integration architecture (REST, MID Server, IntegrationHub, event-driven). Minimum Qualifications All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services.
The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements." Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR's CalCareers website . Need help with your state application, resume, Statement of Qualifications, or interview preparation? The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach team provides comprehensive support throughout the CalPERS hiring process. Our services include one-on-one online consultations for application assistance, Statement of Qualification review, and interview preparation. To schedule an appointment and receive personalized guidance from our team, please use the following booking link: CalPERS Career Services Consultations .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: 11/12/2026Individuals 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).Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Public Employees Retirement System Postal Attn: JC-57061/BT Human Resources Division, Recruitment P.
O. Box Sacramento, CA Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Public Employees Retirement System Drop-Off HRSD, SSU JC-57061/BT 400 Q Street, Lincoln Plaza North 1st floor drop box by security desk Sacramento, CA :00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.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.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:Extensive knowledge of the ServiceNow platform, including system and application architecture, platform capabilities, the data model, CMDB, and Common Service Data Model (CSDM).Experience leading technical projects, architecting scalable solutions, establishing development standards, and mentoring or training developers.Demonstrated experience developing ServiceNow features and custom applications using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related ServiceNow development tools.Experience designing and developing integrations using REST APIs, SOAP, IntegrationHub, Flow Designer, MID Servers, and event-driven or asynchronous integration patterns.Experience maintaining and
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II (537061) — Lead Application Architect and Developer in sacramento at Unknown Company
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