Software Engineer II

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.

Duties

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.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

How to apply

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.

Required documents

Resume