Qureos Mentor

County of Los Angeles

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 Position/Program Information
 
 
 
 
 EXAM TITLE
 
 
 
 Software Engineer
 
 
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 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.
 
 
 For detailed information on employee benefits, please click here .
 
 
 
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 Essential Job Functions
 
 
 
 
 Essential Job Functions:
 
 
 
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Performs unit, functional, integration, automated system, and/or performance testing for new, modified, or existing complex software applications by applying various test tools.
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 Provides support on application issues in various environments (e.g., development, quality assurance, training, production) by investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving application function problems.
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 Research application development tools and methodologies by using various reference tools to provide recommendations to the departmental management team for improving software.
 
 
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 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 &ndash; 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&rsquo;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:
 
 
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 Deductive Reasoning
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 Professional Potential
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 Achievement
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 Maintaining Good Working Relationships
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 Analyzing Information
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 Learning Quickly
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 Generating New Ideas
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 Using Time Efficiently
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 Working to High Quality Standards
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 Adapting to Change
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 Coping with Uncertainty
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 Willingness to Learn
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 Responsibility
 
 
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 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:
 
 
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 Automata Pro
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 HTML/CSS
 
 
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 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.
 
 
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 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."
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 Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .
 
 
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 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.
 
 
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 info@governmentjobs.com
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 noreply@governmentjobs.com
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 talentcentral@shl.com
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 noreply@proctoru.com
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 donot-reply@amcatmail.com
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 jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov
 
 
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 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
 
 
 
 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
 
 
 
 
 Employment Information
 
 
 
 
 Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
 
 
 
 This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
 
 
 
 Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement
 
 
 
 The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .
 
 
 
 Testing Accommodations For Applicants
 
 
 
 The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .
 
 
 
 Fair Chance
 
 
 
 The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
 
 
 
 Employment Eligibility
 
 
 
 Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
 
 
 
 Career PathFinder
 
 
 
 Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .
 
 
 
 Veteran&rsquo;s Credit
 
 
 
 Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
 
 
 For more information on veteran&rsquo;s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
 
 
 Revised September 2025
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