Applications Developer Jobs in California
Applications Developer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise software, fintech, defense contracting, and cloud infrastructure across seniority levels from entry-level associate developer through principal and senior architect. The largest hiring metros are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Salesforce, Northrop Grumman, and Kaiser Permanente consistently recruit applications developers. Java, .NET, and full-stack web development are the most in-demand specialties, alongside growing need for API integration and enterprise resource planning expertise. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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THE POSITION
This position is in the Utilities Support System Division (DOU SS) of the Information Technology (IT) Department. This position manages the department’s customer billing system, Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B) system. The duties of this position include supporting the CC&B system production, working with business users, analysts, and other IT teams, designing, developing, and administering applications and systems to enhance business processes, documenting system procedures, mentoring junior staff and providing after-hour application support as needed. This position reports to the lead software application developer or an IT Supervisor.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
Experience with the following is preferred in the ideal candidate:
- Enterprise level application administration and support in a medium to large team environment.
- Programming experience, enterprise level software development, support and documentation with Microsoft Power BI, Structured Query Language (SQL), Java, Groovy, JavaScript, XML, HTML, python, batch scripts, Oracle Utilities Application Framework (OUAF) configuration tools, and experience utilizing the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
- Public utilities and experience in administering or supporting Linux, Windows, weblogic, Job scheduler, and Oracle Utilities Application Framework platform
Under general supervision, the Senior Applications Developer performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties involving requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, administration and support of new and existing small and large scale systems and databases in a multi-platform environment that includes mainframe, client server, distributed and web based systems.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced journey-professional classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Senior Applications Developer's work involves advanced concepts in the performance of their duties. The incumbents in this classification may provide oversight to other Applications Developers. The Senior Applications Developer is distinguished from that of the Applications Developer classification by the increased degree of difficulty of the work assignments, the greater level of business and technical knowledge required to perform the tasks and the potential consequences of errors by the incumbent. The work of this classification is distinguished from that of the Principal Applications Developer classification in that the latter classification is the highest level technical expert.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by an Information Technology Supervisor or other high-level manager. The Senior Applications Developer does not supervise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans and manages information technology related projects involving critical applications, large systems and sophisticated processes.
- Provides team leadership, guidance, business, and technical expertise on assigned projects involving citywide computer systems.
- Designs and/or creates database structures, data migration/conversion techniques for system(s) conversions or upgrades.
- Monitors and tunes databases in order to obtain optimum performance.
- Applies analytical and advanced design techniques in developing new programs or systems or modifying existing ones.
- Codes and/or tests programs and resolve related problems in large, complex systems.
- Provides technical guidance to lower-level IT personnel and contractors through training, mentoring, and coaching.
- Performs other or related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Principals and concepts of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management.
- Software development methodologies and life cycles.
- Current trends in information technology software, business systems, hardware, networks, and communications.
- Commonly used programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms.
- Commercially available software, and application evaluation techniques.
- Applications development and structured analysis methods; data modeling theory and methods; disaster planning and recovery techniques; debugging and error detection.
- Software applications such as finance, human resources, utility billing, geographical information systems, and permitting.
- Advanced level form, screen, and report design techniques.
Skill in:
- The use of design and testing tools and methodologies
- Project Management and planning tools
- The use of various desktop tools
- A variety of complex programming languages, databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms
- The appropriate use of relational and distributed database technology
- Maintaining good working relationships with a variety of city staff at all levels
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively orally and in written format in a variety of situations and formats; make group presentations
- Analyze and develop logical solutions and alternatives to problems
- Train others; coordinate and facilitate work with others
- Carry out multiple tasks, projects, and various other resources simultaneously
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
AND
Experience:
Five years professional experience in information technology in a multi-platform environment doing one or more of the following: application development, database management, GIS programming, system analysis/development, and website design/development, project management.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application for further consideration by the final filing deadline;
- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
- If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
- Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as part of the application process;
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
- Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
- Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received will be forwarded to the hiring department for review until the position is filled. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
- Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
- For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
- Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
- Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
THE POSITION
This position is in the Utilities Support System Division (DOU SS) of the Information Technology (IT) Department. This position manages the department’s customer billing system, Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B) system. The duties of this position include supporting the CC&B system production, working with business users, analysts, and other IT teams, designing, developing, and administering applications and systems to enhance business processes, documenting system procedures, mentoring junior staff and providing after-hour application support as needed. This position reports to the lead software application developer or an IT Supervisor.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
Experience with the following is preferred in the ideal candidate:
- Enterprise level application administration and support in a medium to large team environment.
- Programming experience, enterprise level software development, support and documentation with Microsoft Power BI, Structured Query Language (SQL), Java, Groovy, JavaScript, XML, HTML, python, batch scripts, Oracle Utilities Application Framework (OUAF) configuration tools, and experience utilizing the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process
- Public utilities and experience in administering or supporting Linux, Windows, weblogic, Job scheduler, and Oracle Utilities Application Framework platform
Under general supervision, the Senior Applications Developer performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties involving requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, administration and support of new and existing small and large scale systems and databases in a multi-platform environment that includes mainframe, client server, distributed and web based systems.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced journey-professional classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Senior Applications Developer's work involves advanced concepts in the performance of their duties. The incumbents in this classification may provide oversight to other Applications Developers. The Senior Applications Developer is distinguished from that of the Applications Developer classification by the increased degree of difficulty of the work assignments, the greater level of business and technical knowledge required to perform the tasks and the potential consequences of errors by the incumbent. The work of this classification is distinguished from that of the Principal Applications Developer classification in that the latter classification is the highest level technical expert.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by an Information Technology Supervisor or other high-level manager. The Senior Applications Developer does not supervise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans and manages information technology related projects involving critical applications, large systems and sophisticated processes.
- Provides team leadership, guidance, business, and technical expertise on assigned projects involving citywide computer systems.
- Designs and/or creates database structures, data migration/conversion techniques for system(s) conversions or upgrades.
- Monitors and tunes databases in order to obtain optimum performance.
- Applies analytical and advanced design techniques in developing new programs or systems or modifying existing ones.
- Codes and/or tests programs and resolve related problems in large, complex systems.
- Provides technical guidance to lower-level IT personnel and contractors through training, mentoring, and coaching.
- Performs other or related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Principals and concepts of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management.
- Software development methodologies and life cycles.
- Current trends in information technology software, business systems, hardware, networks, and communications.
- Commonly used programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms.
- Commercially available software, and application evaluation techniques.
- Applications development and structured analysis methods; data modeling theory and methods; disaster planning and recovery techniques; debugging and error detection.
- Software applications such as finance, human resources, utility billing, geographical information systems, and permitting.
- Advanced level form, screen, and report design techniques.
Skill in:
- The use of design and testing tools and methodologies
- Project Management and planning tools
- The use of various desktop tools
- A variety of complex programming languages, databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms
- The appropriate use of relational and distributed database technology
- Maintaining good working relationships with a variety of city staff at all levels
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively orally and in written format in a variety of situations and formats; make group presentations
- Analyze and develop logical solutions and alternatives to problems
- Train others; coordinate and facilitate work with others
- Carry out multiple tasks, projects, and various other resources simultaneously
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
AND
Experience:
Five years professional experience in information technology in a multi-platform environment doing one or more of the following: application development, database management, GIS programming, system analysis/development, and website design/development, project management.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application for further consideration by the final filing deadline;
- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
- If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
- Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as part of the application process;
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
- Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
- Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received will be forwarded to the hiring department for review until the position is filled. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
- Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
- For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
- Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
- Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in applications developer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise or web applications
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies and version control systems
- Ability to integrate applications with databases, REST APIs, or third-party platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Applications Developer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a applications developer in California?
Applications developer is not a state-licensed profession in California, so no board exam or registration is required to work in the role. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates without a four-year degree often qualify through accredited coding bootcamps, community college programs, or associate degrees combined with a strong project portfolio demonstrating real application builds.
How much do applications developers make in California?
Applications developers in California earn a median of about $174,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,060 for the lowest 10% to over $272,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire applications developers in California?
Employers hiring applications developers in California right now include Uber, Ventura Foods, and Electronic Arts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software firms, aerospace and defense contractors, and large health systems means applications developers are recruited across a wide range of industries beyond pure technology.
Which California cities have the most applications developer jobs?
Irvine, San Diego, and Redwood City have the most applications developer openings in California. San Francisco's density of enterprise software and cloud companies drives the bulk of postings there, while Los Angeles draws demand from media technology, aerospace, and fintech employers, and San Diego's defense contractors and biotech firms anchor a steady base of applications development roles in that market.
Are there remote applications developer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 57% of applications developer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the work translates to distributed teams. Backend and API development roles tend to offer the most fully remote arrangements, while positions tied to on-site systems integration or classified defense projects typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a applications developer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior developer role, which large California employers in technology and healthcare actively recruit for. Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and California's major state agencies post new-graduate openings and rotational associate programs. Candidates who build a portfolio of deployed projects, contribute to open-source repositories, or complete a recognized bootcamp paired with a GitHub record consistently outcompete applicants who rely on a degree alone when competing for entry-level openings in this market.
Where can I find and apply to applications developer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to applications developer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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