Tech Lead/Senior Developer
Judicial BranchSource: USAJOBS
Company websiteuscourts.gov (Judicial Branch, opens in new tab)
Base salary $143,913 to $187,093
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in United States
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- LocationUnited States
- WorkplaceRemote
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Summary
A technical leader and senior hands-on developer who guides application and architecture and delivery, mentors engineers, and provides advanced operational leadership for production systems. This is a nonsupervisory position. Remote work eligibility is subject to position requirements, and management approval. Must meet applicable Court information security requirements. May be required to support planned releases, incident response, etc. when needed.
Duties
Design, deliver, operate and continuously improve secure, reliable Court applications and cloud-based services using modern software engineering and DevOps practices.
Requirements
Must possess the following Core Competencies: TypeScript software development for modern web and service-based applications Infrastructure as Code using Terraform CI/CD automation and workflow engineering using GitHub Actions AWS cloud services, architectures, security, and operations Git-based source control, pull requests, code review, and branching strategies Automated testing, secure coding, observability, and application troubleshooting Agile software delivery, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration Professional judgment, accountability, and continuous improvement Technical leadership, architecture, design reviews, and engineering standards Production operations, incident response, root-cause analysis, and complex troubleshooting System reliability, performance engineering, monitoring, logging, and operational readiness Technical mentoring, work coordination, risk identification, and decision support
Qualifications
This is a Mastery 1 position and to qualify an individual must meet the following minimum requirements: Attainment of any required certification or licensure, if any; and Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a subject matter related to the subject matter of the position and six years of relevant work experience; or Completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university in a subject matter related to the subject matter of the position and four years of relevant experience; or Seven years of relevant experience.
Education
Attainment of any required certification or licensure, if any; and Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a subject matter related to the subject matter of the position and six years of relevant work experience; or Completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university in a subject matter related to the subject matter of the position
How you will be evaluated
Applicants will be evaluated based on their background and experience.
Benefits
The U.S. Tax Court offers the standard federal benefits package. In addition, onsite parking is offered based on availability, or a monthly public transportation stipend, which requires a SmarTrip® card dedicated to the Court for commuting purposes.
Required documents
A Resume (no more than two-pages) A Cover Letter
How to apply
Applicants may apply by submitting their resume (limited to two pages) Include a Cover Letter that outlines how your experience and qualifications relate to the Core Competencies and Duties described in this Vacancy Announcement All applicants must apply through usajobs.gov. Application documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. The Court does not accept hard-copy application packages. The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, with or without prior written or other notice.
Other information
ROLE OUTCOMES Clear technical direction and pragmatic architecture for applications, integrations, and cloud services. High-quality software and infrastructure delivered through consistent engineering standards and automated delivery practices. Stable and supportable production systems with effective monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and root-cause remediation. Technical risks surfaced early with actionable recommendations for leadership and stakeholders. Engineers mentored through code reviews, design discussions, pairing, and knowledge sharing. Continuous improvement of reliability, security, performance, deployment practices, and developer experience.
What to expect next
Upon review of all applications, virtual interviews will be scheduled followed by in-person interviews for finalists.
Source: Judicial Branch on USAJOBS · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($143,913) is above 41% of the 1,833 IT & Security roles nationwide listed on this site; 18 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $151,000; the middle half runs from $125,100 to $181,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingTech Lead/Senior Developer$143,913 to $187,093
Special Assistant to the Chief Judge$143,913 to $187,093
Assistant Deputy Chief US Probation Officer$139,451 to $197,200
Assistant Deputy Chief US Probation Officer$138,089 to $195,200
Counsel$121,785 to $197,200
Deputy Director of the Legal Division (Supervisory Staff Attorney)$167,867 to $197,200
Staff Attorney$115,111 to $197,200
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Tech Lead/Senior Developer (this listing) | $143,913 - $187,093 |
| Special Assistant to the Chief Judge | $143,913 - $187,093 |
| Assistant Deputy Chief US Probation Officer | $139,451 - $197,200 |
| Assistant Deputy Chief US Probation Officer | $138,089 - $195,200 |
| Counsel | $121,785 - $197,200 |
| Deputy Director of the Legal Division (Supervisory Staff Attorney) | $167,867 - $197,200 |
| Staff Attorney | $115,111 - $197,200 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-27
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
USD 143,913 – 187,093 · PA · federal_basic_pay
- Method
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