Salary : $111,654.40 - $150,488.00 Annually
Location : Orange County
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 7991SM-0926-003 (O)
Department: Auditor-Controller
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

CAREER DESCRIPTION
Sr. IT Applications Developer

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Sr. IT Applications Developer positions with Auditor-Controller. The eligible list established may also be used to fill position in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close onThursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST).
THE OPPORTUNITY
Auditor-Controller seeks an experienced and result-oriented professional to join our Information Technology team. This position serves as a Senior IT Applications Developer and project manager supervising and leading the County's Financial and Human Resources & Payroll software development and system support teams. The incumbent will be responsible for development, customizations, management of custom mobile and web applications, software and other projects.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess three (3) years of experience with data mining in the Oracle environment.

College level education or training directly related to the competencies and attributes required of the position may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience at the rate of three semester units or the equivalent, equaling one month of experience and one hour of training equaling one hour of experience. College level education or training beyond a bachelor's degree, which is directly related to the competencies and attributes required of the position, may be substituted for up to an additional year of required experience at the same rate identified above.

In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience

• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Fast Formula.
• Experience in Object Oriented Programming (JAVA, J2EE) and Web Based Programming (.Net, HTML) with heavy emphasis on JAVA.
• Experience with Relational Database (Oracle, SQL).
• Knowledge of Windows/UNIX/AIX scripts.
• Developing software in a full life cycle environment.
• Familiarity with Security Management related to application security.
• Proficient in the use of Visio, Adobe Forms, and WordPress.
• Proficient in the area of XML.
• Strong computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Suite Programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Project Management

• Working as a senior or lead team member on a critical application development and implementation project.
• Developing detailed project plans for the implementation of new systems or major application modifications, including responsibility for performing needs analysis, developing requirements, defining resources, and determining timelines for the completion of projects.
• Providing status reports to management.

Leadership | Supervisory

• Leading and team building with a strong desire to coach and mentor others.
• Motivating and persuading individuals and team members to achieve unit objectives.
• Providing direction to users, team members, vendors, and contractors.

Oral | Written Communication Skills

• Working effectively with various levels of organization, including staff, supervisors, and upper-level management.
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communications skills; writing with excellent grammar skills and articulating ideas in an organized and effective manner.
• Communicating technical and complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Listening effectively to others and shares technical knowledge with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click view the complete classification description including the experience, education, and physical, mental, and environmental requirements.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applications exhibiting qualifications as listed on the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Exam (Weighted 100%)
A panel of job knowledge experts will interview and evaluate each candidate's responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. This is a competitive process; therefore, candidate responses to the structured questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Clickfor additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sarah Correa at 714-834-3116 or at


Please note that Extra Help employees are not eligible for the benefits listed.
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
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The information you provide will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions.By selecting Yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.

• Yes
• No

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Select the answer which best describes your level of education and experience: Note: You must attach an official or unofficial transcript to your application in order to validate educational substitution. **TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT. ** Failure to do so will cause your application to be incomplete. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)**

• I have at least three (3) years of experience with data mining and Oracle database.
• I have at least two (2) years of experience with data mining and Oracle database AND college level education or training directly related to the competencies and attributes required of the position that will substitute for one year of the required experience at the rate of three semester units or the equivalent, equaling one month of experience and one hour of training equaling one hour of experience.
• I have at least one (1) year of experience with data mining and Oracle database, college level education or training directly related to the competencies and attributes required of the position that will substitute for one year of the required experience at the rate of three semester units or the equivalent, equaling one month of experience and one hour of training equaling one hour of experience, AND college level education or training beyond a bachelor's degree, which is directly related to the competencies and attributes required of the position, that substitute for an additional year of required experience at the same rate identified above.
• None of the above.

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Please describe your experience, education and/or training as it relates to the Sr. IT Applications Developer. In your response, please include the number of years of experience and specific IT applications/software used.If you have no experience, please write N/A. Responses such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
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Describe your recent experience with leading and planning a major information technology application development project. In your response, include all steps and communications involved, including the end result.If you have no experience, please write N/A. Responses such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
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Describe, in detail, your supervisory experience. In your response, be sure to include how many years of experience and provide examples of your role and responsibilities.If you have no experience, please write N/A. Responses such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
Required Question