Principal Software Developer

Salary : $120,888.00 - $176,731.68 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: R9540A
Department: 82000 - COURT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Opening Date: 05/23/2025
Closing Date: 6/24/:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
ABOUT THE COURT

Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 5,000 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,752 square miles and, with over 10 million residents, is also one of its most populous counties.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Are you looking to shape enterprise applications at an advanced strategic level? As a Principal Software Developer, you'll lead innovation through architecture refinement, full-stack development, and forward-thinking software integrations. This role is about designing scalable solutions, defining industry-leading security and testing practices, and mentoring teams. You won't just build applications-you'll set the technological direction, drive AI adoption, enhance user experience, and establish coding standards that elevate the entire development process. If you thrive in high-impact decision-making, enjoy optimizing workflows at an organizational level, and have a passion for guiding teams in cutting-edge development, this role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership and innovation.
Key responsibilities:

• Enterprise Software Architecture & Development - Design, develop, and refine high-quality enterprise applications with a strong focus on scalability, security, reusability, and performance optimization.
• Strategic Technical Leadership & Innovation - Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance system functionality and maintain a competitive edge in software development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence - Partner with infrastructure, database, and applications teams to align development practices with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Security & Reliability Enforcement - Establish and promote rigorous security protocols, quality assurance methodologies, and testing strategies to ensure the reliability and protection of enterprise applications.
• CI/CD Pipeline Optimization & DevOps Best Practices - Lead the implementation and refinement of Azure DevOps workflows, automation strategies, and CI/CD processes for streamlined software delivery.
• Coding Standards & Engineering Excellence - Define and uphold best practices for coding, software architecture, and system integrations, conducting code reviews to maintain high development standards.
• Technical Mentorship & Knowledge-Sharing - Provide expert technical leadership, supporting development teams in adopting best practices and innovative software design methodologies.

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TELEWORK OPPORTUNITIES

This position is eligible for telework following an initial training period.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the time of application:

• OPTION I: 9+ years of experience in software development.
• OPTION II: Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems or related field -AND- 5+ years of experience in software development.
• OPTION III: Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the qualifications.

Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Expertise in designing and developing high-quality enterprise applications, ensuring efficiency, scalability, reusability, and security.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, including infrastructure, database, and applications groups to optimize system performance.
• Expert understanding of security frameworks and testing methodologies.
• Experience in evaluating and implementing new technologies, including AI, with a proven track record of successful integration.
• Strong background in designing intuitive user interfaces, improving navigation, and enhancing functionality for superior user experience.
• Experience guiding teams in best practices and advanced software design principles.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative software delivery.
• Experience in the following technologies:
  • .NET and C
  • Angular and front-end frameworks
  • Azure DevOps
  • Azure CI/CD

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Qualifying evaluation of experience based upon submitted application materials and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be placed on an eligible list which will remain valid for up to six (6) months and may be invited to participate in an oral interview.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

For general application information, please access the Los Angeles Superior Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below.
Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.
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MegaFlex Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click

Insurance
The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may contribute up to $237 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.

Leave Benefits
Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.

Holidays - 14 days per year.

Bereavement leave

Retirement
- Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.

- Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.

Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).

If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit

Other Benefits:
The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement- The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
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