INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

at  State Teachers Retirement System

The CalSTRS Pension Solution Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as an Information Technology Specialist II In the Technology Services Branch on the Pension Solution Technical Team/Test.
The Pension Solution project was chartered to replace CalSTRS’ legacy pension administration system, START. START is the custom-built pension administration system that CalSTRS currently uses to manage and administer the State Teachers’ Retirement Plan for employers, members, participants, and their beneficiaries. The Pension Solution Project is one of the most significant projects in the history of CalSTRS. The new Pension Solution will incorporate the current functions supported in START including, contribution reporting and collections, crediting service, member demographic information maintenance, service credit purchases, benefit application processing, benefit calculation, benefit payroll, third-party deductions and disbursements, tax reporting, receivables and collections, correspondence and statement generation, and event tracking. The enhanced systems will offer increased flexibility as business and technologies evolve allowing us to better meet our members’ growing needs.
The Technology Services Branch is committed to providing quality and timely technical support and services to the organization. Technology Services provides resources to successfully meet the technical demands of the organization.
Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager, Technical/test Manager, the Information Technology Specialist II serves as the Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with responsibility for CalSTRS technical activities related to development/maintenance of the CalSTRS automated technical framework & tests; execution, triage, and reporting of test results. Thus, the incumbent will independently perform and/or guide the complex studies and activities related to CalSTRS technical automated testing for the Pension Solution project.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• Seeking an experienced software development engineer in test (SDET), preferably with web-application functional/non-functional test development.
• Experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Robot Framework, Appium, or other Test Automation frameworks and tools.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C#, Java.
• Experience developing and maintaining SQL scripts like MS T-SQL , PL/SQL.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology or related area will be a plus.
• Minimum of five years of information technology experience with a focus in software development (including developing test automation), one year of which shall include experience in a lead or expert capacity in technology or related field.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders such as developers, testers, business-users, and managers.
  Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.
  Telework Information: We offer a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions with staff working on-site at our Headquarters in West Sacramento 2 days per week.
  Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions section below and apply now.
  You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
  Working Conditions
  All staff of CalSTRS are employees of the State of California and subject to California employment taxes and withholdings. Upon appointment, staff are required to provide a current California address to CalSTRS Human Resources to be used as a remote work location.
  This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment with CalSTRS.
  Minimum Requirements
  You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

CALSTRS: SECURING THE FINANCIAL FUTURE AND SUSTAINING THE TRUST OF CALIFORNIA’S EDUCATORS

CalSTRS is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, providing retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s more than 1 million public school educators and their families. Named as one of the best places to work in money management eight times by Pensions & Investments magazine, we are a world-class financial services institution with a commitment to sustainability and wellness.
Our two U.S. Green Building LEED Platinum-certified headquarters buildings in West Sacramento, California, feature sustainable construction, abundant natural lighting, an organic garden, sustainable beekeeping and ergonomic functionally designed workspaces. We offer a variety of on-site amenities to our team members, including two full-service cafés, two free fitness centers, a bicycle rental library and a child care center with a covered playground. Team members enjoy walks along the Sacramento River and nearby seasonal farmers markets.
In addition to our state-of-the-art amenities, we offer thriving wellness and sustainability programs, an award-winning employee recognition program, and ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work hours and hybrid work options. We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members thrive.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career and are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, expertise and wellness are valued, we encourage you to find out more about our many career options at CalSTRS.com/about-CalSTRS.
Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview. When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly. Your SOQ should not exceed two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font and address the following questions.
1. Describe a time you had to prioritize your work across multiple teams, the challenges faced, and lessons learned on time and task management
2. Describe a situation where you had a technical assignment and had to learn the technology and business purpose including the challenges faced and lessons learned.

CALSTRS DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the Conflict of Interest Code that applies to CalSTRS team members and the Political Reform Act, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).
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: 5/28/2024

Please refer the Job description for details