Associate Software Developer Jobs in Goleta, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $77,417.60 - $92,984.53 Annually
Location : 118 E. Figueroa, Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-time, Regular Status (benefitted)
Job Number: 2605ITSSC
Department: Administration
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Description
This position is located in Santa Barbara.
If you thrive in a fast-paced support environment, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity could be just for you! We are accepting applications for this position and encourage you to apply now.
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ADDITIONAL MONETARY/BENEFIT VALUE:
In addition to the base wage listed, employees in this classification receive:

• The Court pays 100% of Employee health premium
• 100% of the medical premium for Employee + Dependent
• 100% of the medical premium for Employee + Family
• 100% of Employee dental premium
• 100% of Employee + Dependent dental
• 100% of Employee + Family coverage dental
• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Biweekly Court contribution of approximately 32.47% of gross wages towards employee's mandatory retirement account. SBCERS Plan 8.Additionally, employees from current public employers (federal, state and/or local government) may qualify for:

- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards vacation accrual rate
Under general supervision, provides technical support, training, and direction to Superior Court personnel utilizing computer equipment and applications; installs, tests, and resolves problems with computer hardware and software; and performs related duties as required.
Examples of Duties

1. Evaluates user requests to resolve problems and to identify and obtain appropriate resources for resolution of more complex problems: corrects routine problems by making minor repairs to computer equipment and/or entering commands or data into systems; determines and contacts appropriate resources for additional assistance.
2. Instructs computer system users in the safe and proper use of computer equipment and of computer applications; answers questions and assists in resolving problems related to the methods and procedures for utilizing computer applications.
3. Installs, tests, and monitors the operation of computer hardware and software; configures hardware and software.
4. Assists in creating databases and spreadsheets and designing and generating related reports.
5. Assists in the configuration and security of personal computers.
6. Maintains various records documentation, and inventories for department computer systems.

Employment Standards

1. Completion of training in the general principles of computerized data processing, basic principles of computer programming and the use of computer applications similar to those currently utilized by the Superior Court; OR
2. Equivalent combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of: functions and operations of personal computers and PC networks, and of local and wide area networks (LAN's / WAN's); general principles of office automation, record management; variety of operating systems and related software used by Superior Court; general principles of computer systems analysis; practices and programs for endpoint protection.
Ability to: analyze and resolve users needs and problems; interpret and apply information from technical manuals; communicate on technical issues with individuals with varying degrees of computer familiarity; instruct others in the use of computerized information systems; establish and maintain working relationships with department staff; and lift approximately 50 pounds.
Desirable Qualifications: Two years of experience in the administration, operation and support of desktop personal computers running current Windows desktop operating systems; two years of experience installing, configuring and supporting operating systems and Microsoft Office applications; two years of experience in the configuration, operation and support of Personal Computer configurations; working knowledge of scripting or programming languages.
Certification by Microsoft Corporation in any of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• CompTIA A+

There is a one-year probation period. Benefits commence at date of hire. Exception is health insurance that begins one month after hire date. Must pass security background check.
There are a variety of benefits available to regular status employees of the Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Barbara. These benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs, retirement program, flexible spending account (health care, dependent care, transportation and parking), employee assistance program, and deferred compensation program.
General Benefits
Paid Holidays - Full-time Court employees receive 14 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
Paid Sick Leave - Full-time Court employees accrue 12 paid sick days each year
Paid Vacation - Full-time Court employees accrue paid vacation time based on their years of service as follows:
Vacation Accrual
0-2 years - 12 days per year
2-4 years - 16 days per year
4-10 years - 19 days per year
10-14 years - 22 days per year
14+ years - 25 days per year
NOTE: Individuals from other federal, state and/or local public agencies who are entering employment with the Court may receive service credit towards vacation accrual.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
The Court pays:
100% of employee health premium
100% of the premium for Employee + dependent and Employee + Family
100% of employee dental premium, this amount is applied to all levels of coverage
Coverage for spouse, children and domestic partner are also available. For more information regarding the cost of the medical, dental and vision plans, and the Court's contribution please see the following links (amounts are based on full-time employment, or 40 hours per week):
NOTE: All Court health plans for part-time employees are the same, but the Court's contribution towards the premiums, and the biweekly cash allowance are provided on a pro-rated basis.
Alternative Transportation Benefit
Regular employees using alternative transportation (i.e. walking, biking, public transportation, carpool, vanpool, etc) may be eligible to earn an additional .62 hours of paid vacation time biweekly. This may result in an overall benefit equivalent to 2 additional vacation days per year (based on full-time employment).
Retirement
2% at age 62, 3 year final average salary. The Court makes a considerable biweekly contribution to the retirement plan on behalf of employees. All regular employees of the Court are required enroll in the General Retirement Plan administered by the Santa Barbara County Employee's Retirement System (SBCERS). More information regarding the rates of contribution by the employee and employer, vesting, and retirement options may be found at the following link: If you have previous public employment, you may qualify for a different retirement plan.
The Court also offers a Deferred Compensation plan administered by Empower. This is a voluntary program which allows the employee to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to an investment account to supplement retirement income. The Court also offers a Roth option.
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) are among the most significant tax shelters allowed by the IRS. Employees may choose to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to this account to be used throughout the benefit plan year to cover out of pocket health care, dependent care and transportation and parking costs. More information regarding Flexible Spending Accounts can be found at the following link:
Life, Disability & Accident Insurances
The Court provides Basic Life Insurance coverage to the employee in the amount $50,000 at no cost to the employee. Additional, Supplemental Life Insurance coverage for the employee, spouse and/or children may be purchased by the employee.This includes a life insurance plan with a long-term care provision.
All benefit eligible employees working over 20 hours per week are enrolled in Long Term Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee. The monthly benefit percentage is 60% of monthly earnings.
Critical Illness insurance coverage may be purchased by the employee. This insurance pays a one-time, lump sum benefit on top of any health insurance benefits that you currently receive upon the diagnosis of a covered disease or illness.
Accident/Specific Injury insurance may be purchased by the employee. This insurance pays you a specific amount on top of any health insurance benefits you currently receive, for specific injuries resulting from a covered accident.
Personal Accident Insurance & Death and Dismemberment Insurance may be purchased by the employee. This insurance pays a one benefit based on death or extent of injury/disability.
Further information regarding the above Life, Disability & Accident Insurances, costs and coverage can be found at the following link:
Employee Assistance Program
This program is available to all employees of the Court at no cost to the employee. This plan is there to ensure Court employees have the support needed to manage the many challenges life may present.