Lead Systems Software Solutions Specialist

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

About the role

Play a central role in modernizing the California Department of Motor Vehicle's most critical enterprise systems. You’ll oversee essential RTC operations, strengthen security through proactive assessments, and support upgrades that keep high-volume services running smoothly. This position blends hands-on engineering with cross-team collaboration, Agile/DevOps practices, and legacy-to-cloud transformation. Ideal candidates excel at integration, clear communication, and building stable, secure, future-ready platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead IBM Mainframe operations within the DMV/OTECH data center, including system upgrades, performance monitoring, and sustainability validation.
• Maintain and support the RTC framework, including troubleshooting escalated issues, optimizing performance, and overseeing recovery and backup strategies.
• Optimize DMV application services and system components to ensure high performance and stability.
• Perform programming, testing, troubleshooting, and interface management for RTC functions and related applications.
• Develop and maintain security solutions, ensure compliance across IT systems, and support the IT Contingency Planning Program through impact analysis, recovery planning, and ongoing security assessments.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments, recommending technical solutions to strengthen system security.
• Participate in enterprise architecture and system integration efforts, including requirements analysis, modernization initiatives, and technology upgrades.
• Provide training and documentation for maintaining DMV application environments and associated technical components.
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders through clear, concise, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile development, DevOps practices, CI/CD, and cloud deployment.
• Hands-on expertise in Salesforce (Apex, LWC, OmniStudio) or MuleSoft (API-led design, Anypoint Studio, RAML/OAS).
• Strong understanding of Salesforce or MuleSoft product lifecycles and release processes.
• Ability to evaluate backlogs, identify technical risks, and define mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in translating complex business requirements into clear user stories and technical specifications.
• Experience validating solutions through technical research and performance/usability analysis.
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams across architecture, security, QA, and vendor groups.
• Experience designing or consuming secure APIs using OAuth, SSO, or JWT.
• Background in legacy modernization, mainframe environments, or high-volume systems.
• Knowledge of system monitoring, logging, error handling, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, Copado, Gearset, Jenkins, GitLab, Postman, or Anypoint Monitoring.
• Relevant Salesforce or MuleSoft certifications preferred.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentorship, and code review guidance.