Software Developer I/II/III - Metro - 023

About the role

This regular, full-time recruitment closes at 5:00 PM on July 22, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional-level duties in the development and implementation of software solutions designed to meet the Court’s business and operational needs;
• Designs, codes, tests, modifies and produces software applications and application features for multiple platforms;
• Works with project team members and client departments to determine and identify software solution options for business process automation and recommends the most effective option;
• Creates prototypes and functional specifications for software development projects; assists in and/or develops technical specifications; provides feedback and support to the application and project technical specification process;
• Writes and maintains applications code, using a diverse range of languages and tools; performs code reviews of peers and team members to mitigate errors or bugs; makes changes, resolves any coding conflicts and finalizes coding.
• Designs and modifies database structures and workflow for new software applications and features; creates and updates various database objects; defines access levels for database segments and defines users accessibility to ensure database integrity and security.
• Recommends, designs and executes the testing process of new applications and features; confirms that applications function as designed and meet the requirements of client departments or makes necessary changes.
• Coordinates the set up and installation of applications on to servers with other department team members such as the network and desktop support teams.
• Performs ongoing support to new or modified applications; fixes bugs; implements change requests.
• Serves as a project manager on assigned projects; conducts research to determine and design effective solutions for assigned projects and assists others in doing the same; estimates time needed for projects; develops project schedules, documentation and specifications; ensures projects are completed within timeline.
• Stays current with new technology; researches and recommends new emerging technologies to fulfill Court or user needs.
• Attends and contributes to a variety of department, team and project related meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and one (1) year of recent experience providing support to software design and development projects.
• Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and two (2) years of software development and programming experience comparable to that gained as a Software Developer I.
• Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and four (4) years of software development and programming experience comparable to that gained as a Software Developer II.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methodologies for software design, development, testing, production, and implementation in multiple operating environments.
• Software and database architecture and security.
• Multiple programming languages and concepts.
• Database development and management tools.
• Principles and practices of database security, design, model creation, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Basic networking principles and practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the area of assignment.
• Research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Technical report writing practices and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping and reporting.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techinques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Court staff.

Skills

• Design, develop, configure, and implement software projects throughout the project life cycle.
• Code applications in a diverse range of languages.
• Prepare project technical documentation.
• Design, install, monitor, maintain, and performance-tune production databases while ensuring database integrity and security.
• Coordinate the setup and installation of applications on to servers with other department team members such as the network and desktop support teams.
• Perform ongoing support to new or modified applications; fix bugs; implement change requests.
• Stay current with new technology; research and recommend new emerging technologies to fulfill Court or user needs.

Benefits

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Pay

• Level I: $39.03 - $47.65 hourly
• Level II: $43.13 - $52.65 hourly
• Level III: $47.65 - $58.18 hourly

Schedule

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