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County of Riverside

Temporary District Attorney Software Engineer I

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  • Temporary
  • Riverside, CA
April 2, 2026 Attorney Criminal Law

Job Description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION


The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Temporary District Attorney Software Engineer for the Office of the District Attorney (DA) in Riverside.

The Software Engineering team within the Riverside County District Attorney’s office has designed and built a sophisticated software platform entirely in-house to support the complex operations of a modern DA legal environment. The system spans multiple modules, including case management, transaction processing, reporting, data management, and real-time integrations with external agencies, all tailored to meet evolving business and compliance needs. As a software engineer, incumbents will play a key role in shaping and scaling this critical platform. Incumbents will work alongside a sharp, collaborative team with strong technical backgrounds in computer science and engineering; people who care deeply about code quality, system architecture, and long-term impact. This is a unique chance to work on meaningful, large-scale projects with the autonomy to innovate and the support of smart peers within a stable public sector environment. If you are looking for challenging work that truly matters, submit an application today!

Students who are currently enrolled in their third or fourth year of college, majoring in computer science or computer engineering, are highly desired. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, responsible, and proactive team player who is eager to learn, contribute to real-world projects, and develop their skills in a fast-paced environment.

Work schedule: 25-40 hours per week.

Meet the Team! The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community.? The office’s staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.? We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.

About TAP
The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

Click here to learn more about TAP:https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf


EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist assigned team in building software systems components, Web APIs, and services; utilize existing code in implementing new features.

• Participate in software front end design using SASS, Bootstrap and familiarity with front end development frameworks or scripts such as Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript.

• Troubleshoot front-end software issues using browser debugging and monitoring tools.

• Utilize fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms in understanding software logic.

• Build simple queries and understand intermediate queries as part of software development.

• Maintain and trigger server tasks and database jobs as part of software development.
• Understand database objects, keys, and indexing while tracing front-end features to the back-end database.

• Add simple to intermediate level features into a software system.

• Ensure software features continue to work properly after maintenance and testing.

• Assist in investigating and resolving software errors in the application using various troubleshooting tools.

• Participate in the support for any software issues that may arise in the development environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or related technical fields. Additional qualifying experience in system analysis, software programming or software engineering may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of relevant, full-time experience equaling 30 semester/45 quarter of college level units.

Experience: none

Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and techniques in software engineering in web front end and backend development; algorithm analysis; computer organization and architecture; compiler (front-end parser); relational databases; operating systems; backend development in an object-oriented language; automata and formal languages or computational theory; systems configurations, library publishing packages, NuGet packages and repositories; networking or distributed computing.

Ability to: Build user friendly software systems; monitor and troubleshoot software errors; communicate technical details clearly and succinctly; take initiatives to learn new technologies; understand technical requirements and follow detailed technical instructions; work in a fast paced but flexible environment; collaborate and work as part of a team.
Preferred software engineering skills: mastery of a diverse array of programming languages such as .Net Core, C++, C#, TypeScript, SQL and frameworks including NodeJS, Angular, react is fundamental. Additionally, proficiency in essential technologies such as SASS, Bootstrap, Web API, Shared Libraries, MSSQL, T-SQL, and Stored Procedures is indispensable.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

A successful Security Clearance conducted by the DA or the Sheriffs' Department is required for positions within the Riverside County Office of the District Attorney.


What's Next?

Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this requirement 
Please contact Cindy Mendez at 951-955-3528 orcmendez@rivco.org. For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response. 

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. 

 

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