SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Position/Program Information

EXAM TITLE

Software Engineer
(Payroll Title: Application Developer II)

EXAM NUMBER
R2521B-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

We will begin receiving applications on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, October 6, 2025, to be accepted.


Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

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Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions:

• Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, debugs, installs, and deploys application software programs by applying software/application development concepts to build/maintain/modify new or existing business applications and interfaces according to user stories, requirements, and program specifications in the application development environments.
• Participates in capturing software requirements and develops requirement specifications, user stories, functional and technical design specifications, user manuals, and/or release notes by collaborating with team members.
• Develops and supports front-end software applications, including the areas of user interfaces, mobility, business intelligence and reporting, and enterprise content management by applying various development tools.
• Develops and supports middle-tier software applications, including web services application integration, business process management, business rules, API governance, and application security by using various development tools.
• Develops and supports back-end software applications in the areas of data integration and data replication, data modeling, data security, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and database management by applying various developmental tools.
• Develops and/or supports tools and automation processes, including the areas of release management, configuration management, source control, and operational support by using various developmental tools.
• Performs unit, functional, integration, automated system, and/or performance testing for new, modified, or existing complex software applications by applying various test tools.
• Provides support on application issues in various environments (e.g., development, quality assurance, training, production) by investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving application function problems.
• Research application development tools and methodologies by using various reference tools to provide recommendations to the departmental management team for improving software.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Software Engineer (Application Developer II)

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:
Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years analyzing, designing, evaluating, developing, coding, testing, and maintaining application systems.

Withhold information:
No withholding will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing.

License:
A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a light physical effort, including occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Veteran's Credit Information:
The County of Los Angeles policy states that a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for open competitive examinations (recruitments open to everyone) will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205103_Veteran_Credit_Guidelines_2013.pdf

Additional Information

Examination content:
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:

Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 40%,assessing:

• Deductive Reasoning
• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Maintaining Good Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Adapting to Change
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Willingness to Learn
• Responsibility

Candidates may be invited to participate in both Part I and II. However, only those that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I, will have Part II scored.

Part II: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60%, assessing:

• Automata Pro
• HTML/CSS

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

Transfer of Test Components:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this exam.
This exam contains test components that may be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

*Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

*Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Testing Accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: James Cheung

Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-2962

Department Contact Email: jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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