Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16320
Department: Office of County Court Management
Opening Date: 02/18/2026
Closing Date: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position DescriptionPosition Overiew:This is a full-stack web developer position within the Technical Services Division of the Office of Court Management. The developer serves as the technical owner and primary architect of the Courts' public-facing web presence, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining externally visible websites and web applications that provide critical information and services to Harris County residents and internal stakeholders.
This position is primarily responsible for the architecture, development, and maintenance of public-facing websites representing the Harris County Court system. While collaborating closely with data and BI developers, this developer position will own the web layer entirely, managing the full software life cycle from requirements gathering with judicial stakeholders through design, implementation, deployment, and ongoing support of mission-critical public and internal web presence.
The Office of Court Management is a service provider for the Harris County court system, assisting with various technical, administrative, budgetary, and legal functions that support the courts in their mission to provide a forum for the fair, impartial, accessible, and timely resolution of cases.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Full-Stack Architecture & Modernization: Architect and implement modern, responsive web solutions (ASP.NET, C#, HTML/CSS/JS/etc.) to redesign legacy platforms and transition to contemporary web standards.
- Site Maintenance & Content Integrity: Perform daily ad-hoc updates to public-facing and internal sites, ensuring personnel changes, court policies, and public information remain accurate and current.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Consult with judges, executive leadership, and communications teams to translate judicial business requirements into technical specifications and public-facing solutions.
- DevOps & Infrastructure Management: Oversee source control, maintain development/test server environments, and manage the deployment pipeline to ensure system stability and security.
- Database Integration: Collaborate with technical teams to design relational schemas to support dynamic application content and data integrity. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation covering application architecture, deployment procedures, and operational support processes.
- Emergency Communications: Lead the development and deployment of time-sensitive emergency web notices, alerts, and notifications for weather events or court closures to ensure public safety and awareness.
- Compliance & Operational Support: Ensure all public-facing deliverables meet strict accessibility standards (ADA, Section 508) and web security practices appropriate for government systems.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIf you need special services or accommodations, please call or email
RequirementsEducation and Experience:- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional software development experience.
- At least two (2) years of hands-on full-stack web development experience.
- Experience building and supporting production web applications through the full software development life-cycle.
- Experience modernizing or building websites with emphasis on accessibility, usability, and long-term maintainability
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an incumbent should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Strong command of HTML5, CSS3 (including Flexbox/Grid), and modern responsive design principles
- Understanding of modern UX/UI principles, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile-first design
- Proficiency with JavaScript/jQuery/TypeScript and responsive front-end frameworks
- Advanced knowledge of C#, ASP.NET (Web Forms and MVC), and the .NET Framework with strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
- Ability to work independently as the subject matter expert for web technologies while managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to system-level implications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to evaluate existing codebases, identify technical debt, and implement practical improvements
- Capability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and working solutions
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information appropriately
- Familiarity with Microsoft development pipelines
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but
ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. General InformationPosition Type and Typical Hours of Work:- Regular Full-time | On-site position located in downtown Houston.
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours per week).
- The developer may need to be available after hours or on weekends for scheduled maintenance windows, planned deployments, or urgent production issues. These occurrences are not routine but are an expected aspect of supporting public-facing systems and business-critical systems.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:- Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs. and/or move boxes and equipment as needed. Subject to typing and using a computer "mouse," kneeling, crouching, handling, climbing, walking, sitting, twisting, and reaching are needed to perform the essential functions.
- This role operates within a collaborative technical environment. Regular coordination and teamwork are essential components of this position, occurring through both in-person meetings and digital collaboration tools. While the majority of work occurs during standard business hours, the nature of maintaining mission-critical public web infrastructure occasionally requires work outside of normal business hours. Remote work capabilities may be utilized as needed for specific projects or situations, though the position is primarily on-site to facilitate collaboration with the technical team and court stakeholders.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHarris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered
only to Harris County employees in
regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in
full-time and select
part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
- High School or GED diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Management Information Systems
- Other related field
- Unrelated field
- N/A; No degree
03
Which of the following best measures your professional web and/or application development experience?
Qualifying information must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
- Less than one full year
- Between one and three years
- Between three and five years
- Between five and seven years
- Seven or more years
- N/A; No experience
04
Does your professional experience include at least 2 years of hands-on full-stack web development?
05
Does your professional experience include building and supporting production web applications through the full software development life-cycle?
06
Does your professional experience include modernizing or building websites with emphasis on accessibility, usability, and long-term maintainability?
07
In which of the following areas of web application development do you have extensive knowledge or experience?Select all that apply.
- Object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
- UX/UI principles and responsive front-end frameworks
- Microsoft development pipelines
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Mobile-first design
- None of the above
08
In which of the following technologies and concepts do you have significant knowledge or experience?Select all that apply.
- C#
- HTML5
- UX/UI principles
- CSS3 (including Flexbox/Grid)
- .NET Framework
- JavaScript/jQuery/TypeScript
- ASP.NET (Web Forms and MVC)
- None of the above
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