Job Description and Duties
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
Join the team driving the continued evolution of California’s Unemployment Insurance Online (UIO) platform. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a technically strong and people-focused development manager who thrives in fast-paced enterprise environments and is passionate about delivering reliable, high-impact digital services to millions of Californians.
Under the general direction of the Section Chief, the Development Manager leads a high-performing team responsible for application development, technical delivery, and operational support for the UIO application and its supporting systems. This role oversees both state and vendor resources and serves as a key leader in planning, coordinating, and delivering critical modernization and maintenance initiatives within the Product Development Division (PDD).
The incumbent will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring applications and supporting environments remain stable, scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational standards and customer expectations.
Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful technology initiatives that directly support critical public services across California. You’ll work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, service delivery, and continuous improvement while helping shape the future of digital government services.
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.
This position is eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.
Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
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.
Typical Office Environment
