Software Development Manager

Los Angeles Superior Court; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Superior Court is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a high-performing team of developers, translating business needs into cutting-edge .NET applications while upholding governance and best practices.

You will guide resource planning, performance management, and stakeholder engagement to drive innovation and reliable software delivery. Telework eligibility is available after training, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across divisions within the Court.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9+ years in software development with 2+ years in leadership/management.
• Associates degree plus 7+ years of software development with 2+ years managing a team.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of software development with 2+ years in leadership.
• Master’s degree plus 3+ years of software development with 2+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned teams directly or via supervisors, aligning work with policies and standards.
• Hire, mentor, train staff; oversee performance, coaching, and evaluations.
• Foster cross-functional communication across teams and leadership.
• Oversee application and integration solution development to meet business needs.
• Evaluate and refine build and release processes for efficiency.
• Coordinate with development, operations, QA, and security teams.
• Provide technical guidance to optimize performance, scalability, and operability.
• Develop automation solutions for deployment and continuous improvement.
• Define lifecycle management practices aligned with industry best practices.
• Manage stakeholder and vendor relations and oversee contractual obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Data modeling

System integration

Technical governance

Team mentoring

Education

Associate’s degree in IT

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS

Master’s degree in IT/CS/IS

Tools

Azure

Windows

iOS

Google Cloud

Job 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, you'll 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.

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.

Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.