Application Infrastructure and COTS Specialist

About the role

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist II to join the Middle Tier Services team. This position focuses on solving complex problems, advancing and maturing the application environment, and driving the CalPERS mission in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Middle Tier Services unit to support and enhance application infrastructure and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products.
• Solve complex technical problems and find effective solutions.
• Constantly learn new technologies and processes to improve the application environment.
• Collaborate with team members in a hybrid work environment (onsite three or more days per week).

Minimum qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification must be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position.

Required application documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version via CalCareer account).
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as described in the Special Requirements section. Applications without an SOQ will not be considered.

Special requirements

• Statement of Qualifications: Must be typed, titled "Statement of Qualifications," and each response must list all relevant experience, education, and training including duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed one page in length.
• SOQ prompt: Describe your ability to learn new technologies, conduct research, and proactively develop solutions.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response is discouraged.
• If using education to meet Minimum Qualifications, include transcripts with your application package. Degrees from outside the United States require an evaluation to determine US equivalency.
• You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment.

Pay and schedule

• Salary: $8,625.00 - $11,557.00 per month (New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable).
• Work location: Sacramento County.
• Telework: Hybrid work schedule with up to two days of remote work and three or more days onsite per week.
• Job type: Permanent, full-time.
• Number of positions: 1.
• Final filing date: 9/4/2026.
• Anticipated interview dates: Virtual interviews beginning the week of September 14, 2026.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
• Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) directs a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly. The salary range listed does not reflect this reduction.

Application instructions

• Complete Application Packages must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• For hard copy submissions, mail to: Public Employees Retirement System, Attn: JC-529782/BT, Human Resources Division, Recruitment, P. O. Box 942718, Sacramento, CA 94229-2718.
• For drop-off: Public Employees Retirement System, Drop-Off HRSD, SSU JC-529782/BT, 400 Q Street, Lincoln Plaza North 1st floor drop box by security desk, Sacramento, CA 95811 (available 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
• Resume is optional but not required.
• SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; individuals with other eligibility may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
• Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.