Job Summary

As an IT Specialist - Senior Software Engineer, you will serve as an expert software engineer and applications developer, driving the development and deployment of secure, mission-critical applications by leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions for the American people. The Technology Transformation Services (TTS) is responsible for providing scalable software products and services to federal agencies.

Job Description

For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year); number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-14 salary range starts at $124,531 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the step 1. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the federal service. Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal service as described below: IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: 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 (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials). 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 (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining large-scale, complex software applications and digital services for public-facing or enterprise environments. This includes applying modern programming languages, frameworks, and technologies (e.g., Python, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, Ruby on Rails, Terraform, Next.js, HTML/CSS, Rust). 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. In addition to the criteria indicated in the Qualifications section, you will be scored using a multiple hurdles approach as part of the application process which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities: Mastery of, and skill in applying applications software development, design, and information security principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues. Expert knowledge of systems engineering development, concepts and factors sufficient to ensure applications are optimized for current/state-of-the-art technology and functionality. Expert knowledge, and related skill in employing state-of-the-art tools, methods, and methodologies for developing, testing, and deploying IT and information security products and services to evaluate technical advancements. Expert knowledge of IT product and project management principles, methods, and practices sufficient to lead ad hoc multifunctional development / cross-functional projects or other teams in software security analysis, design, development, and implementation for new or major enhancements to existing IT products, applications, and systems. Knowledge of, and skill in building and maintaining business relationships with customer agencies, stakeholders, and/or other involved parties at various levels within customer agencies throughout the product life cycle.