Software Development Supervisor

Salary : $127,000.32 - $185,658.60 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: R9541A
Department: COURT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: 6/10/: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 4,800 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 10,400,000 residents, is also one of its most populous counties.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Looking to take a lead role in software execution while mentoring a high-performing development team? As a Software Development Supervisor, you will directly influence code quality, architecture decisions, and deployment efficiency. This hands-on role is deeply embedded in the development lifecycle-leading code reviews, optimizing CI/CD workflows, troubleshooting complex software issues, and refining engineering processes to ensure scalable, secure applications.
You'll develop reusable components, enhance software reliability, and implement best practices across cloud platforms and system integrations. Additionally, you'll mentor junior engineers, guiding them in development methodologies, automation strategies, and software design principles. If you thrive in high-impact technical execution and are ready to elevate development efficiency, this role offers the perfect blend of engineering and leadership.
Key responsibilities:

• Software Development Execution & Leadership - Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-quality software, implementing best practices for performance optimization and maintainability.
• Technical Mentorship & Team Growth - Provide hands-on coaching and training, guiding engineers through complex technical challenges while fostering continuous learning and development.
• Code Quality Enforcement & Engineering Process Optimization - Lead structured code reviews, implement collaborative programming techniques, and refine engineering workflows to enhance software reliability and maintainability.
• Advanced Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis - Diagnose and resolve complex software issues, applying systematic debugging techniques and working closely with cross-functional teams to improve system performance.
• CI/CD Pipeline Optimization & Automation - Architect and refine CI/CD workflows, automating deployment pipelines to streamline software delivery while ensuring stability and rapid iteration.
• Software Architecture & System Integration - Develop reusable software components and seamless system integrations, applying best practices in software design and interoperability.
• Technical Tool & Platform Evaluation - Assess and integrate third-party development tools, ensuring they align with technical requirements and improve engineering efficiency.

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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' experience in software development.
OPTION II: Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 5+ years' 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:

• Software Development & Engineering Mastery - Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Cloud & Platform Proficiency - Hands-on experience with development across platforms such as Azure, Windows, iOS, and Google Cloud, ensuring scalable and secure solutions.
• Software Design & Integration Expertise - Strong understanding of software design principles, application development methodologies, and integration strategies for seamless system interoperability.
• DevOps & CI/CD Implementation - Practical knowledge of automation, deployment pipelines, and continuous integration/delivery practices to enhance development efficiency.
• Database Design & Optimization - Proficiency in data modeling, database architecture, and best practices for efficient data access and management.
• Code Quality & Software Reliability - Experience in software reusability, reliability metrics, and structured development life cycles to maintain robust and maintainable applications.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship - Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, ensuring high-performance collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
• AI Tools & Technology - Experience with AI tools such as, but not limited to: LLM, DocumentAI, Form Recognition, etc.

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 accommodations 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 . click apply for full job details