Supreme Court of the United States

IT Specialist (Software Developer/ Web Developer)

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills for user interaction and requirements gathering.
  • Minimum 3 years of technical experience in web-based software development.
  • Proficiency in Azure DevOps and JavaScript (including frameworks).
  • Experience with Microsoft .NET (C#), .NET Core, and CSS.
  • Familiarity with SQL Server, VB.NET, XML/XSLT, and Office Automation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and support web-based software applications for Court's Intranet and Internet.
  • Manage full project lifecycle from requirements gathering to implementation.
  • Conduct quality assurance testing for software applications.
  • Oversee technology upgrades and ensure responsiveness to user needs.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues at the Court.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Life insurance and health benefits.
  • Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
  • Flexible spending accounts and long-term care insurance.
  • SmartBenefits transit subsidy.
Full Job Description
Summary

This is a full-time position with the Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Thursday, 07/23/2026, 11:59 PM ET

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Duties

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The software developer will perform the full range of tasks and activities involved in developing, supporting and administering the Court's web-based software applications for the Court's Intranet and Internet website. The developer will be involved in the full project development lifecycle, including user requirements analysis, logical/physical design and development, quality assurance testing, training and implementation. The candidate will participate in or oversee software development or system upgrade activities and projects that provide web-based systems responsive to the needs of the Court and the website's users and will be responsible for responding to any software-related problems or issues at the site.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
  • Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov


Qualifications

Candidates must possess good communications skills, experience gathering software requirements from and providing technical assistance to computer users and experience developing web applications. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet goals and deadlines and the ability to work with a minimum of guidance are all required. Candidates must have at least 3 years technical experience in web-based software development activities. Essential Requirements: Knowledge of and the ability and desire to learn, Azure DevOps, JavaScript (and JavaScript frameworks), Microsoft .NET (C#), Microsoft .NET Core, CSS, SSRS/PowerBi. Additional Skills: SQL Server 2016/2019/2025, VB.NET, XML/XSLT, Office Automation, Telerik tools. Some travel and occasional irregular hours may be required. Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.

Education

Candidates must have a college degree (Computer Science or related preferred) or equivalent experience.

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

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About Supreme Court of the United States

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. Established pursuant to Article III of the U.S. Constitution in 1789, it has original jurisdiction over a narrow range of cases, including suits between two or more states and those involving ambassadors. It also has ultimate (and largely discretionary) appellate jurisdiction over all federal court and state court cases that involve a point of federal constitutional or statutory law. The Court has the power of judicial review, the ability to invalidate a statute for violating a provision of the Constitution or an executive act for being unlawful. The Court's rulings have a profound impact on American society and the Court itself is steeped in tradition and history.
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