Principal Software Developer

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.

• 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 & Dev Ops Best Practices – Lead the implementation and refinement of Azure Dev Ops 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.

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

• 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.

• 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 Dev Ops
  • Azure CI/CD

Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.