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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

IT Specialist - Senior Software Engineer

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the General Services Administration, focusing on providing scalable software products and services to federal agencies. The IT Specialist - Senior Software Engineer will drive the development and deployment of secure, mission-critical applications by leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions for the American people.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as an expert software engineer and applications developer, coordinating highly complex and innovative IT and information security products, projects, and initiatives

Develops digital products and applications using server-side language, relational or non-relational data layers, and test-driven development and software testing tools

Translates technical specifications into programming specifications. Develops, customizes, and/or acquires applications software products or applications. Tests, debugs, and maintains software, information security, and other IT programs

Employs modern software development languages and frameworks such as Python, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, Ruby on Rails, Terraform, Next.js, HTML+CSS, and/or Rust

Provides expertise in software, security, and service design to internal agency, program office, and management and leadership staff

Leads cross-functional teams toward current goals and priorities, providing leadership in the design, development, security, and deployment of IT software, applications, programs, and/or services

Mentors team members, as necessary, evaluates and improves team practices, and establishes and/or ensures compliance with standards

Establishes and maintains mutual understanding and cooperation with executive, management, and staff stakeholders within GSA and at customer agencies

Reinforces, upholds, and advocates for TTS core principles for building IT services

Provides customer agencies technical advice, promoting best practices and working to overcome resistance to improvements and other changes

Qualification

PythonJavaScriptGoReactNode.jsTypeScriptRuby on RailsTerraformNext.jsHTML/CSSCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingOral CommunicationAttention to Detail

Required

US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date

Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch

Serve a one year probationary period, if required

Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level)

Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment

Perform on-call duty outside typical scheduled duty hours, as needed, and directed to respond to and resolve issues related to fraud, platform, engineering, partnership, and/or other comparable issues

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the federal service

Developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining large-scale, complex software applications and digital services for public-facing or enterprise environments

Implementing and applying information security and privacy best practices, performing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with security policies and standards during software development and deployment

Leading cross-functional teams in agile development environments, providing technical guidance, mentoring team members, and managing project resources, timelines, and deliverables

Serving as a technical liaison with internal and external stakeholders, to include advising program leadership on technical feasibility, product design, security, and operational considerations

Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise

Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups

Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues

Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events and applies the information as appropriate