IT Specialist (APPSW)

USDA-FSIS; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA-FSIS is seeking a highly skilled IT professional for the OCIO BSC, located in Fort Collins, CO. The role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating ETL data pipelines and software solutions in a cloud-native environment, with emphasis on modern programming languages and frameworks.

The ideal candidate will implement SDLC processes, CI/CD practices, and work with databases such as Postgres and SQL Server, supporting FSIS IT services and regulatory information systems.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and integrate ETL data pipelines in cloud environments.
• Develop software using languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular/React, Go, SQL.
• Apply SDLC and CI/CD practices; work with DevOps tools.
• Work with PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate IT solutions within FSIS OCIO BSC.
• Lead data engineering and software development efforts across projects.

Skills

ETL pipelines

Cloud data engineering

Web/mobile development

Programming languages

Frameworks: .NET/Django

SDLC

CI/CD

Databases: Postgres/SQL Server

Tools

Azure DevOps Pipelines

GitHub

GitLab

Job description

Summary

This position located in the Office of the Administrator (OA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Business Solutions Center (BSC). OCIO provides information technology (IT) planning, design, application development, systems administration, telecommunications, information assurance/security, information management, and IT customer support services for FSIS.

Duties

This position located in the Office of the Administrator (OA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Business Solutions Center (BSC). OCIO provides information technology (IT) planning, design, application development, systems administration, telecommunications, information assurance/security, information management, and IT customer support services for FSIS.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-14 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that demonstrates: Experience with the design, development, and integration of Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) data engineering pipelines, requiring development of advanced workflows that solve data problems such as cleaning, blending, and joining datasets in a cloud native environment (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Developing web applications, mobile applications, machine learning, AI and other programming or coding that demonstrates expertise in software development. Performing application development using programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, Go and SQL. Experience working with various frameworks or platforms such as .NET/.NET Core/.NET Maui and Django and/or others. Designing, developing, testing, and/or implementing software solutions. Utilizing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, industry best practices, and tools. Experience working with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) systems such as Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub and/ or Gitlab Working with databases such as Postgres and/or SQL Server. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry and processed eggs. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career. For more information on USDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service, visit FSIS.