Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The CalSTRS Technology Services Branch is seeking a motivated individual to work as an Information Technology Specialist I in the Enterprise IT Solutions & Innovation Division in the Quality Management unit. 

The Enterprise IT Solutions and Innovation Division provides solutions development and related support services aimed at delivering and optimizing the CalSTRS enterprise-wide, technology-based solutions to the business. This division works in collaboration with the Project Management, Infrastructure and Operations, Enterprise IT Governance and CalSTRS business areas in the delivery of quality solutions that meet or exceed the business needs of CalSTRS. This division manages and provides oversight to Solution Services, START Solutions Development and Web Solutions Development Units.

The Quality Management unit delivers centralized testing services to Technology Services, working closely with business analysts, project managers, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure complete test coverage and alignment with requirements. The team drives all aspects of testing, including planning and strategy, test design, developing scripts and data, automation, execution, defect management, and supporting user acceptance testing (UAT).

Under direction of the Quality Management Team Manager, the Information Technology Specialist I acts as the Test Engineer for in-house maintained steady state applications and other custom developed applications supported by Quality Management team for new project implementations and post-rollout, where applications are maintained by Enterprise IT Solutions & Innovation. The Test Engineer demonstrates strong knowledge in multiple testing methodologies, testing tools and related processes. The incumbent is responsible for following the full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology in testing quality solutions to meet customer needs.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Experience of 5 years designing, executing, and documenting system integration test cases across multiple applications.
• Proficient in using tools like Jama, Jira, or Azure DevOps for defect logging, tracking test cases, and reporting.
  
• Ability to develop, maintain, and execute regression tests (both manual and automated); familiarity with CI/CD pipeline integration.
  
• Experience guiding business users in test case creation, execution, defect logging, and UAT best practices.
• Ability to identify testing process gaps, recommend improvements, and maintain clear documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging tools, methodologies, and QA best practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.

Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions  section below and apply now.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

CalSTRS offers a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions based on busines needs .

All staff of CalSTRS are employees of the State of California and subject to California employment taxes and withholdings. Upon appointment, staff are required to provide a current California address to CalSTRS Human Resources to be used as a remote work location.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment with CalSTRS.

Special Requirements

Exam

This position requires a current Information Technology Specialist I  Exam . If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted. The BI consists of a Personal History Statement and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice. The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education and check driving records.

CalSTRS Disclosure Requirements

This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the  Conflict of Interest Code that applies to CalSTRS team members and the  Political Reform Act , which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a  Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) .

Benefits

CalSTRS offers a competitive pay schedule and a work-life-balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some benefits include:

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders
• More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan forgiveness under the federal 

For the latest information on the benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .

Additional Application Instructions

• Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.  If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet. Please provide the following information on your application: RPA: 0010, JC-489333, 815-626-1402-062
• If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your transcripts/degree.

• Training and development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position. If you are applying as a T&D, please indicate this in the eligibility section of your application.

• Candidate may be selected by application packet review only.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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