Job title: Software Engineer II
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.MENUFind your federal government jobKeywordsLocation or RemoteSearchSoftware Engineer IILegislative BranchHouse of RepresentativesPrintShareSaveResumes limited to two pagesStarting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. ..SummaryAt the Office of the Clerk, we are building the next generation of applications that support the mission of the US House of Representatives. 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. Our team is mission driven and obsessive about ensuring the Clerk and the House has the technology it needs to meet its goals.SummaryAt the Office of the Clerk, we are building the next generation of applications that support the mission of the US House of Representatives. 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. Our team is mission driven and obsessive about ensuring the Clerk and the House has the technology it needs to meet its goals.OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates09/11/2025 to 10/01/2025 Salary$107,685 to – $130,835 per year Pay scale & grade HS 0Location1 vacancy in the following location:Washington, DC1 vacancyTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel RequiredNot required – Not required. Relocation expenses reimbursedNoRelocation Description Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceExceptedPromotion potential0Job family (Series)
Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testNoAnnouncement numberreq3962 Control number 845769000This job is open toClarification from the agencyOpen to the publicDutiesSalary Range: $107,685.00 -$130,835.00
Closing Date: Open Until FilledOur 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 Software Engineer II to join our Web Applications engineering team in LCS. This is a mid-level position where you can help us deliver modern systems that support the legislative activities of the House. You will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple Clerk projects and build your skills in an enterprise environment.This position is part of a development team that includes DevOps engineers, UX designers, business analysts, QA, and peer software engineers with a range of specialized skills. We use the Agile methodology with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment and respond to frequent feedback from customers. 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, including feature branches, pull requests and automated CI/CD pipelines.
- Build enterprise products based on single page applications (SPA) and microservice architectures.
- Provide support for enterprise products and users and ensure that systems are secure and available.
RequirementsConditions of employment
- Candidate is expected to pass resume review, interview(s) and a technical assessment to be considered qualified.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, and equivalent work experience is preferred.
- 3 or more years’ experience building applications.
- Relevant experience in one or more key technology areas relevant to our environment, including: front-end tools and frameworks, microservice frameworks, and data management platforms.
- 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
- Experience with .NET technologies and tools.
- Experience with UI tools and frameworks such as TypeScript, React and Angular.
- Experience building containerized applications with Docker and/or 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 informationCandidates 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.BenefitsA 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. .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 evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.BenefitsA 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. .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.Required documentsRequired DocumentsResumeIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .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.How to ApplyQualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/3962?c=houseAgency contact informationOffice of the ClerkPhoneAddressOffice of the Clerk
2401 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515Next stepsQualified Candidates will be contacted directly.Fair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.Required DocumentsResumeIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .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.How to ApplyQualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link: https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/3962?c=house Expand Hide how to applyAgency contact informationOffice of the ClerkPhoneAddressOffice of the Clerk
2401 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515Next stepsQualified Candidates will be contacted directly. Expand Hide next stepsFair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.SummaryAt the Office of the Clerk, we are building the next generation of applications that support the mission of the US House of Representatives. 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. Our team is mission driven and obsessive about ensuring the Clerk and the House has the technology it needs to meet its goals.OverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates09/11/2025 to 10/01/2025 Salary$107,685 to – $130,835 per year Pay scale & grade HS 0Location1 vacancy in the following location:Washington, DC1 vacancyTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel RequiredNot required – Not required. Relocation expenses reimbursedNoRelocation Description Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceExceptedPromotion potential0Job family (Series)
Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testNoAnnouncement numberreq3962 Control number 845769000Your session is about to expire!Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session.
Expected salary: $107685 – 130835 per year
Location: Washington DC
Job date: Sat, 13 Sep 2025 07:46:30 GMT
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