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.
The Legislative Computer Systems (LCS) division within the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives is seeking a software engineer II to join our Legislative Applications team. 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.
This is a mid-level position that operates within an enterprise IT environment that includes cloud and network engineers, software engineers, DevOps specialists, testers, contractors and business analysts. LCS follows Agile delivery practices with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment, and a strong emphasis on incorporating customer feedback into ongoing development.
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 and tools in an agile process.
Build products to support House legislative processes and data exchange across the Legislative Branch.
Develop in a fully containerized environment using Docker, Kubernetes and frameworks such as React, ASP.NET and GraphQL.
Provide support for enterprise products and users and ensure that systems are secure and available.
This is a hybrid position with required on-site work on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Telework is available. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required due to the operational needs of the House.
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.
At least three years professional software engineering experience.
Relevant experience in one or more key technology areas used in our environment, such as ASP.NET, React or GraphQL.
Must have the ability to learn quickly, work under pressure, work directly with customers and grasp both technical and business-related concepts in a rapidly changing environment.
Additional desired experience
Experience with ASP.NET Core webapis.
Experience developing or consuming APIs using GraphQL.
Experience with UI tools and frameworks such as TypeScript, React and Angular.
Experience building containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with database design, development and performance tuning using relational databases (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
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.
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.
