Software Engineer I

Summary

The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to the Public

Duties

Salary Range: $93,000 - $115,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across
multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the
House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the
enduring capabilities we deliver. If you
enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities
to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Software Engineer I to join our Web
Applications engineering team in LCS. This is an entry-level position where you
can help us deliver modern systems that support the legislative activities of
the House. You will have the opportunity
to contribute to multiple Clerk projects and build your skills in an enterprise
environment.

This position is part of a development team that includes
DevOps engineers, UX designers, business analysts, QA, and peer software
engineers with a range of specialized skills. We use the Agile methodology with frequent releases, continuous
integration and deployment and respond to frequent feedback from customers. In this capacity you will:

• Contribute to multiple Clerk managed systems by designing systems, developing software, performing code reviews, fixing bugs, and supporting operations.
• Use modern engineering workflows, including feature branches, pull requests and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Build enterprise products based on single page applications (SPA) and microservice architectures.
• Provide support for enterprise products and users and ensure that systems are secure and available.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• USAJobs Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and equivalent work experience is preferred.
• 1 or more years' experience building applications.
• Relevant experience in one or more key technology areas relevant to our environment, including: front-end tools and frameworks, microservice frameworks, and data management platforms.
• Must have the ability to learn quickly, work under pressure, and grasp both technical and business-related concepts in a rapidly changing environment.

Additional desired experience

• Experience with microservice frameworks such as ASP.NET or SpringBoot.
• Experience with UI tools and frameworks such as TypeScript, React and Anglar.
• Experience with database design, development and performance tuning using relational databases (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Experience building containerized applications with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Experience deploying and managing systems in cloud environments.
• Experience designing and building systems for the US Government.
• Experience with XML-related technologies such as XSLT, CSS, XML Schema, or structured editors.
• A desire to research and study new emerging technologies for consideration in future and ongoing development efforts.

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans' preference consideration should email veoa-iohr@mail.house.gov for more information.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. EOE.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Resume
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Office of the Clerk
  
  Phone
  
  202-225-1182
  
  Address
  
  Office of the Clerk
  
  2401 Rayburn House Office Building
  
  Washington, DC 20515
  
  Next steps
  
  Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Resume


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Agency contact information

Office of the Clerk

Phone

202-225-1182

Address

Office of the Clerk

2401 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Next steps

Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request