Information Technology Specialist II - Applications

Job Description:

Information Technology Specialist II - Applications

Description

Description

This recruitment will supplement an existing eligibility list that will expire on November 12, 2026.

The Information Technology Team at the City of Irvine is seeking an experienced and skilled Information Technology Specialist II - Applications to join their team. This role involves managing complex enterprise applications and integrations to ensure high availability, performance, and security. The ideal candidate will have expertise in application development tools and database technologies with knowledge of modern programming languages and web services.

Your Impact

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex enterprise applications and integrations, specializing in data management and systems integration.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing applications, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for application development.
• Create and optimize reports, dashboards, and data models using business intelligence tools, including Microsoft Power BI, to support operational and analytical needs.
• Ensure application development adheres to coding standards, security best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for operation support.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and may involve evening and weekend support as needed for critical application issues.
• Keep abreast of latest industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure applications remain current and competitive.
• Find additional information in the Information Technology Specialist II job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or closely related field and five (5) years of information technology experience, with one of those years acting in a lead or expert capacity performing a variety of progressively responsible technical or analytical tasks for computer systems or services in one or more functional area or a closely related or emerging information technology field or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Best Fit

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex application issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience with GitHub for source code management, pull requests, branching strategies, and integrating with CI/CD tools.
• Experience using application development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Postman, or Microsoft DevOps.
• In-depth knowledge of database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and experience writing complex queries, stored procedures, and optimizing database performance.
• Strong proficiency in developing and consuming reports and data models using business intelligence platforms, such as Microsoft Power BI.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics for data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and big data processing.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., C#, Java, Python) and experience with web services (REST, SOAP).
• Experience with Workday Financial or HR modules, including report writing and integration, is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical information, documenting solutions, and training users.

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

The Information Technology Division is an innovative and strategic to comprise skilled application developers, infrastructure engineers, technical experts, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) specialists, and contractors who collaborate to deliver dedicated to advancing services, strengthening partnerships, and addressing the evolving challenges of the cybersecurity landscape. Guided by the City’s Strategic Technology Plan, the division focuses on delivering modern infrastructure, robust applications, and essential digital tools that enable a connected, efficient, and resilient 21st-century City. This dynamic team includes skilled application developers, infrastructure engineers, technical experts, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) specialists, and contractors who work collaboratively to provide reliable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that support the City’s mission and community.

Supplemental Information

The Process

The selection process will include an examination and conduct a background investigation prior to appointment which includes a Public Safety Polygraph exam. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.



Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$102,918.40 - $161,907.20 Annually