The Senior Application Developer is responsible for participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle of power platform applications and supporting components. In your software engineering role, you will:

• Lead or participate as a key development resource using Microsoft Power Platform in an agile development team operating under the implementation of Scrum Framework
• Design, develop, and support applications and systems that are reliable and available with good performance
• Ensure that deliverables adhere to departmental guidelines including, but not limited to, security, architecture, accessibility, and usability
• Perform research to solve complex problems and to troubleshoot and correct production problems
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and guidelines
• Collaborate and work with interdepartmental stakeholders

About the 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! Before applying, read through these step by step instructions to apply, or contact us at IT.Recruit@ftb.ca.gov. Please include the job control (JC) number and the position title in the subject line.

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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: 8/29/2025

The Senior Application Developer is responsible for participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle of power platform applications and supporting components. In your software engineering role, you will:

• Lead or participate as a key development resource using Microsoft Power Platform in an agile development team operating under the implementation of Scrum Framework
• Design, develop, and support applications and systems that are reliable and available with good performance
• Ensure that deliverables adhere to departmental guidelines including, but not limited to, security, architecture, accessibility, and usability
• Perform research to solve complex problems and to troubleshoot and correct production problems
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and guidelines
• Collaborate and work with interdepartmental stakeholder