Systems Analyst Programmer/ 1 hour ago
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Systems Analyst/Programmer
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California seeks a talented Systems Analyst/Programmer. We are looking for an engineer passionate about creating high-quality applications and excellent user experiences, and a self-starter to develop new and enhance existing software programs for the Court. As part of the Information Technology Section, you will work in a professional environment, collaborating closely with stakeholders and customers to deliver impactful programs for the United States Judiciary, with opportunities to support nationwide initiatives.
Location: Work in one of our offices (San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose) or a full-time telework opportunity if you reside outside the district. Remote work is available.
Salary Range: $89,488 - $145,507 per year. Salary depends upon experience, qualifications, and work site. Telework salary will be based on locality pay at your U.S. residence. Court Personnel System Pay Rates can be found at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/compensation/court-personnel-system-pay-rates-non-law-enforcement-officer
Representative Duties:
- Lead projects for the analysis, development, and implementation of short-term and long-range software development efforts for the court.
- Develop and improve the court's Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system, locally developed applications, and other applications supporting the Northern District’s judges, staff, and the public. CM/ECF is a web-based application primarily written in Perl and Java, currently utilizing an Informix SQL database.
- Design, develop, test, and implement custom software solutions; manage and maintain software throughout its life cycle; analyze and address software security vulnerabilities; assist in leading other automation staff in new system development.
- Design and develop programs and applications on Linux systems to routinely search data in the Court’s case management system, providing automated data extracts, reports, and e-mail alerts.
- Develop organized and user-friendly instructions for IT staff and users regarding product implementation, features, and usage.
- Communicate clearly and regularly with management and technical support colleagues.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned; support other IT staff; and provide direct customer support when needed.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of full-time (or equivalent) progressively responsible work experience in software development.
- Strong knowledge of database structures and design, application design and development life cycle, and effective documentation and systems testing practices.
- Strong knowledge of change management, version control, and source code management concepts (e.g., Git), with demonstrated ability to apply these to managing code changes.
- Strong knowledge of the Linux operating system and familiarity with database systems (e.g., Informix, Oracle, MySQL).
- Ability to handle periodic weekend and after-hours work.
- Programming experience using Perl and Java.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of court operations and CM/ECF.
- Experience in Linux Shell, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, Apache, Python, and SQL.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly, problem-solve, work independently, multi-task effectively, and be flexible to accept changes in priorities.
- Strong knowledge of IT security principles and their application to software development, including securing software against vulnerabilities.
Benefits:
Employees of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court are not included in the government’s Civil Service classification but are entitled to the same benefits as other federal government employees. The Court values a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible work schedules and opportunities for telework. For a list of benefits, please visit our Benefits at a Glance at http://www.canb.uscourts.gov/jobs.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by emailing the following to [email protected]. The email subject line should reference the Systems Analyst/Programmer position.
- A cover letter detailing relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- A résumé.
The court may close this announcement at any time; therefore, it is recommended that applications be submitted as soon as possible. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants selected for the initial interview will be required to submit three professional references.
Non-United States citizens must meet federal employment requirements. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed, and applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense.
New selectees are subject to a background check or investigation and subsequent favorable suitability determination. Selectees to high-sensitive positions are subject to updated background investigations every five years. The position is subject to mandatory electronic direct deposit of salary payment. All court employees are at-will, and the selected candidate may be removed from this position at any time if performance is unsatisfactory. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, withdraw it, or fill the position sooner than the closing date (if shown), any of which may occur without prior written notice. The court will only communicate with qualified applicants selected for an interview. If you are not notified, another applicant was selected.
The United States Bankruptcy Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.