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Salary : $76,980.00 - $122,990.40 Annually

Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 26-00529

Agency : 444 Judicial

Opening Date : 08 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 9 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag : #LI-DNP

Point of Contact : danny.davis@iowacourts.gov, linda.defrancisco@iowacourts.gov

To Apply : Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Job Description

Looking for an employer that contributes to the community? Consider the Iowa Judicial Branch! The Iowa Judicial Branch has an immediate opening for an IT Manager over Software Development & Quality Assurance to join our team. The Software Development & Quality Assurance Manager will lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise software systems. This role ensures technical excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance with accessibility and legal standards.

Hours : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.

Location : Des Moines; required to be onsite

To Apply : Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and complete the Iowa Judicial Branch Application for Employment. All three documents must be completed and included to be considered for this position.

To be successful in this position, you will need :

• Strong technical knowledge of software development life cycle
• Great communication, organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required
• Ability to present ideas and communicate in both technical and user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on relationship-building, listening, and questioning skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong customer service orientation
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Goal-oriented, organized team player

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Information Technology, or designee, candidates will lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise software systems. This role will oversee the full software development lifecycle for internal and external modules; collaborate with stakeholders to align software capabilities with organizational goals; lead vendor selection and evaluation processes for software solutions; supervise developers and technical staff, assigning tasks and tracking progress; maintain documentation and audit trails for all development activities; ensure compatibility with existing systems; develop modules that support judicial branch operations; implement responsive design for browser compatibility and mobile access; ensure ADA compliance for all user-facing components; assist in the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategic plans; define business and system requirements for new technology implementations; develop and document policies and procedures for software development; establish and enforce rigorous quality assurance standards across all software products and releases; lead the exploration and adoption of cutting edge tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve team performance and product quality.

What's in it for YOU :

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial Branch employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range for this position is $76,980.80 to $122,990.40. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience above minimum qualifications.

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Experience may be substituted with related education on the basis that successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours or academic equivalent equals one year of experience. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLYHave you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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If you are an Internal Iowa Judicial Branch Candidate : Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch Leadership and Professional Development Certificate?

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