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.
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.
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 Senior Software Engineer to join our Systems and Operations team in LCS. This is a senior level position where you can use your expertise to help us maintain, update, and support the Electronic Voting System (EVS) for the House of Representatives. You will be a key technical resource for all facets of the Electronic Voting System.
In this capacity you will:
Contribute to the EVS by designing systems, developing software, performing code reviews, fixing bugs, and supporting operations.
Provide support for the EVS and users and ensure that systems are secure and available.
Candidate is expected to pass resume review, interview(s) and possibly an assessment to be considered qualified.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and equivalent work experience is preferred.
7 or more years’ experience building applications in an enterprise environment.
Relevant experience in C programming on Linux.
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
Strong in C pointers, data structures, and memory allocation
TCP/IP sockets
Threads
TCPDump or Wireshark
Linux GDB debugging
Linux system calls
Linux shell scripting, Bourn or Korn
Oracle Sql/SqlPlus
Oracle Pro CVB.net/C# helpful.
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.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
