Website State of California - CA State Lottery
Job Description and Duties
Are you ready to take your IT career to the next level while making a real impact? As an Information Technology Specialist II Senior Software Developer, you’ll lead cutting-edge projects in ServiceNow architecture, enterprise software solutions, and automation that power the Lottery’s services. From designing robust workflows to implementing innovative integrations, you’ll be at the forefront of technology that supports the Lottery’s mission of providing supplemental funding to California’s public schools. This role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, creative problem-solving, and collaboration with talented professionals across the organization.
Under general direction of the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) Business Process Automation Services (BPAS), Information Technology Manager I, the Senior Software Developer works in support of the California State Lottery’s (Lottery) BPAS Unit. This includes the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and support activities for the Lottery’s enterprise information technology (IT) operations and software systems to meet critical business objectives. The duties for this position are focused in the Client Services, Software Engineering, IT Project Management, and System Engineering domains; however, work may be assigned in other domains as needed.
This position requires a current IT Specialist II exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.
This position is headquartered at the Sacramento Headquarters location and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.
When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?
People are drawn to the Lottery because we:
- Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
- Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
- Recognize individual and team contributions
- Support the importance of work-life balance
- Invest in the professional development of our team members
- Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint
May consider a Training & Development assignment.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under “Minimum Requirements.”
It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% – 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Final Filing Date: 4/28/2026
To apply for this job please visit calcareers.ca.gov.