Applications engineer Jobs in North Charleston, SC

Salary : $106,806.00 - $133,510.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 175383

Agency : Judicial Branch

Division : Information Technology

Opening Date : 04 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 5 / 8 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : IT1029

Position Number : : 60004047

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Unclassified

Opening Date : 04 / 08 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Interested persons meeting the required qualifications may submit an application at www.careers.sc.gov. All questions on the application must be completed and should include all work history and education. A resume may be included but will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of an incomplete application. Supplemental questions are considered a part of your application and must be completed.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, direct, plan, organize, and manage the research and development, design, implementation, operation, technical infrastructure / framework and enhancement of complex enterprise application systems that support the South Carolina Judicial Branch's (SCJB's) business operations. Responsible for the technical direction, including the design, coding, testing, deployment and analysis of software applications used and provided by SCJB. Responsible for the research, selection, implementation, and maintenance of website / web-based application integration with a variety of internal / external data sources. These enterprise applications (applications) include the Appellate Court Case Management Systems (C-Track), Trial Court Case Management Systems (CMS), Attorney Information System (AIS), Bar Admissions Tracking System, E-Filing, Website Content Management Systems, County Statistics Systems, Judicial Branch public and trial court websites, and other SCJB applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

This job bulletin represents general duties for this position and is not intended to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

T echnical Leadership & Oversight

• Oversee the research, design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software applications used in court operations (e.g., case management systems, e-filing portals, jury systems).
• Ensure all applications are developed according to security, compliance, and performance standards required by SCJB.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve court efficiency and access to justice.
• Lead by example as a hands-on technical manager and mentor team members.
• Manage staff career paths by providing feedback on work performance / activities, and individual training plans.
• Oversee the administration of the organizations database(s), analyze staff needs of the database(s), and develop a long-term strategy for data storage. Establishes oversee the administration of the organizations database(s), analyze staff needs of the database(s), and develop a long-term strategy for data storage.

Project & Team Management

Strategic Planning

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Vendor & Budget Management

Documentation & Reporting

User Support & Training

All other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Preferred Qualifications

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Judicial Branch offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include :

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.