United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - Full Stack Developer for GRC (Temporary)

Full Stack Developer is needed in Cincinnati, United States.

Client: United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Contract: Temporary

Job Description

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is seeking a highly skilled IT Automation & GRC Engineer for a temporary position from February 23 to April 30, 2026. This role involves automating IT processes and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities, requiring a combination of technical expertise and understanding of compliance frameworks and IT service management to build scalable automation solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce manual overhead.

The responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing automation solutions for GRC processes, including compliance monitoring, risk assessments, audit workflows, and policy management.
• Building custom integrations between open-source GRC platforms and enterprise systems using APIs.
• Developing web-based dashboards for compliance reporting and risk visualization.
• Customizing and extending open-source GRC and IT management tools.
• Creating automated workflows for IT processes like user provisioning and incident response.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Collaborating with security, compliance, and IT teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Enhancing existing automation frameworks and tools.
• Documenting automated processes, workflows, and technical configurations.

This position aims to deliver measurable improvements within the defined timeframe.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in IT automation, DevOps, or software development.
• Proven experience building automation solutions for business processes.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and web development frameworks.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and API integration patterns.
• Experience customizing open-source software and familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of database technologies and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with GRC platforms or ITSM tools, and knowledge of IT security principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Total Rewards & Work/Life Balance

• Compensation: $81 - $94 per hour (Salary commensurate with qualifications)
• Benefits: Employer subsidized health insurance plan.
• Work/Life: Earn 4 hours of sick leave per pay period; hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Conditions of Employment

The selected candidate must pass a background investigation and fingerprinting. Finalists must complete the Judiciary’s Application, including the Optional Background Information section, and a financial disclosure report. Employees must adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

For citizenship requirements, visit www.uscourts.gov/careers. Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll direct deposit is required. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will appointments, subject to termination with or without cause.

How to Apply

Please submit a single PDF application packet, including a cover letter and a current resume, to the Director of Human Resources via the online application system. The position is open until filled, with preference for applications received by February 13, 2026. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and virtual interviews are available.

Additional Information

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is an equal opportunity employer. For reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, contact Human Resources at (513) 564-7250.