Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager

Salary

$136,076.76 - $198,937.08 Annually

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

R9542B

Department

82000 - COURT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Division

82401 - CTS APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT STAFF

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Los Angeles Superior Court operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.

The Court's justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Software Development Manager, you will lead a high-performing team of developers, driving innovation and collaboration to deliver impactful solutions. You'll oversee development efforts, translating business needs into cutting-edge .NET applications while fostering a culture of technical excellence. As a strategic leader, you'll shape workflows, manage resources, and ensure software governance, all while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Your expertise will guide the team in optimizing performance, navigating challenges, and implementing forward-thinking solutions that fuel business growth. With your vision and leadership, youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology within the Court.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership - Manage assigned teams directly or through supervisors, ensuring work priorities align with policies, regulations, and organizational quality standards.
• Staff Development - Select, hire, mentor, and train staff while overseeing performance management, coaching, evaluations, and corrective actions as needed.
• Communication & Collaboration - Foster effective communication across teams, departments, and leadership through workgroup discussions and feedback exchanges.
• Project & Solution Oversight - Partner with development and design teams to lead application and integration solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Process Improvement - Evaluate and refine build and release processes, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Coordination - Work with development, operations, quality assurance, and security teams to streamline development processes and meet project requirements.
• Technical Guidance - Provide expert support to development teams to optimize software performance, scalability, and operability.
• Automation & Innovation - Develop and improve automation solutions to enable efficient software deployment and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Application Management - Define and enhance lifecycle management practices, ensuring methodologies align with industry best practices.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Relations - Cultivate productive relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and customers while overseeing vendor deliverables and contractual obligations.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin.

This is an at-will managerial position. The Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act (SB 2140) authorizes the Court to exclude managerial employees from the employment protection provisions of the Act subject to meet and confer.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:

• OPTION I: 9+ years' of experience in software development; two years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team.
• OPTION II: Associate's degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 7+ years' of experience in software development; two years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team.
• OPTION III: Bachelor's degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 5+ years' of experience in software development; two years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team.
• OPTION IV: Master's degree* in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or related field; -AND- 3+ years' of experience in software development; two years of which must include experience in managing or supervising a team.
• To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic Business Acumen - Expertise in personnel management, budgeting, and resource allocation to optimize team performance and operational success.
• Advanced Software Development Expertise - Strong grasp of modern development principles, tools, and best practices for designing, building, and testing robust applications.
• Cloud & Platform Mastery - Proficiency in leading platforms such as Azure, Windows, iOS, and Google Cloud to architect scalable and efficient solutions.
• Software Engineering Excellence - Deep understanding of development life cycles, engineering methodologies, software reliability, and reusability strategies.
• Integration & System Design - Ability to craft seamless integration solutions with a solid foundation in software design and application development methodologies.
• DevOps & CI/CD Visionary - Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, automation, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery strategies to enhance deployment efficiency.
• Innovative Solution Architecture - Strong skills in designing business logic components, user interfaces, and productivity tools that drive business value.
• Technical Requirements Leadership - Expertise in analyzing, specifying, and translating functional needs into technical solutions while exploring alternative approaches.
• Data-Driven Decision Making - Mastery of database design, data modeling, and analytics to support scalable and intelligent system solutions.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

Max Penate, Staffing Partner.

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Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.

MegaFlex Benefit Plan

Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employees monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employees 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 here.

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 $266 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

Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employees salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employees salary.

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

If the candidate is a "new member" of the Countys defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that persons 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 lacera.com.

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 employees 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 employees particular employment status and payroll title.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand these instructions.

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), must be attached to the application to receive credit. You may also email a copy to mpenate@lacourt.ca.gov.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand these instructions.

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Share a specific example of how youve mentored or motivated a team to overcome a significant challenge while maintaining high performance and collaboration? If no experience, enter "N/A."

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Describe a time when you had to make a difficult resource allocation or budgeting decision. How did you ensure alignment with business goals while optimizing team performance? If no experience, enter "N/A."

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How do you approach balancing software reliability, maintainability, and reusability when designing scalable applications? Can you provide a concrete example? If no experience, enter "N/A."

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In a previous role, how did you implement automation and CI/CD strategies to streamline deployment efficiency? What measurable impact did this have on the development process? If no experience, enter "N/A."

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Share your experience with designing an enterprise solution that unified different, yet connected applications to boost efficiency and make maintenance easier? What challenges did you face, and how did you address them? If no experience, enter "N/A."

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Employer Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles

Address 111 N. Hill Street

Room 203

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/