Software Engineer II

Maryland Court Reporters; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Legislative Applications team. You will design and develop software for Clerk-managed systems and support operations in an enterprise IT environment.

You will work with ASP.NET, React and GraphQL in a containerized setup using Docker and Kubernetes, while aligning with Agile practices and customer feedback to deliver secure, reliable solutions for the House.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and equivalent work experience preferred.
• At least three years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with ASP.NET, React or GraphQL in a modern environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with customers in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Clerk-managed systems by designing, developing, reviewing code, fixing bugs and supporting operations.
• Use modern engineering workflows in an agile process.
• Build products to support House legislative processes and data exchange across the Legislative Branch.
• Develop in a containerized environment using Docker and Kubernetes with frameworks such as React, ASP.NET and GraphQL.
• Provide support for enterprise products ensuring security and availability.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

ASP.NET

React

GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

Angular

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Software Engineer II

Closing Date: Position is Open until filled

Salary Range:108,763.00 - 132,143.00

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 acrossmultiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of theHouse, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in theenduring capabilities we deliver. If youenjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with newopportunities 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.

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 [e-mail] 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.