Technical Architect Telework Hybrid (Information Technology Specialist II)

Job Description and Duties Applicants who previously applied in response to Job Posting JC-526260 with the final filing date of 8/11/2026, do not need to reapply; your application will be considered for this recruitment. This position is located at the Sacramento DMV Headquarters. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Architect at the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) III level to join our Information Systems Division (ISD). This position will play a crucial role in influencing and delivering innovative technologies to enhance the digital experience for our citizens. At an enterprise-level architect, the DL/ID Technical Architect will lead the development of software solutions for the DMV's Digital Experience Platform (DXP) DL/ID phase. The ITS III will oversee the definition, development, design, documentation, and integration of products in the section. This position involves assessing business needs, setting documentation standards for system requirements, and facilitating communication between business users and technical developers. The role also includes leading technical analytics initiatives and decision-making processes focused on improvements in business, technology, and processes. Additionally, the ITS III will contribute to the configuration, analysis, testing, implementation, and administration of key DXP initiatives. The ITS III performs duties related to IT Project Management and Software Engineering, including but not limited to Enterprise Architecture, Software Architecture, Software development, Software Integration and Product Management. Limited-term position which may become permanent. All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply. The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position. To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies. • Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) 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: • A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. • Deep experience designing and implementing solutions on the Salesforce platform, including Apex, Lightning, data modeling, and integration patterns. • Hands-on MuleSoft integration development experience, including API-led architecture, Anypoint Studio, and complex legacy-to-cloud transformation scenarios. • Ability to translate business strategy into actionable technical direction and produce capability maps, value streams, customer journeys, or similar alignment artifacts. • Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies with practical experience applying them to large modernization efforts. • Familiarity with business process modeling tools and the ability to document end-to-end system interactions with clarity and precision. • Strong analytical, creative, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities applicable to complex multi-system modernization programs. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities while maintaining architectural governance and execution quality. • Experience with project management methodologies and organizational change management principles to support multi-phase modernization delivery. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts and architectural decisions to diverse stakeholder groups. • Ability to operate effectively as both a strategic business partner and a technical expert, applying balanced judgment across domains. • Experience evaluating architectural tradeoffs involving performance, scalability, reliability, security, and supportability in enterprise systems. • Experience leading or guiding modernization efforts that migrate legacy online or batch functionality, data, and integrations to cloud-hosted platforms. • Experience architecting or overseeing solutions involving high-volume transactional processing or large datasets. • Experience establishing or contributing to architecture governance practices, decision frameworks, or technical review processes.