Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Senior Software Engineer. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Duties
Designs, develops, programs, and implements applications. Analyzes user requirements to design system components and functional specifications; prepares detailed program design specifications; defines data and system requirements. Monitors existing systems; makes and implements enhancements to improve the efficiency of program operations and user information needs. Prepares and reviews technical documentation of configurations, processes, procedures, and products/systems and suggests changes. Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities - Knowledge of diagramming, flow charting and detailed analysis and program documentation.
Required Work Experience - GED with 8-10 years of relevant work experience; Bachelor's 5-8 years of relevant work experience; Master's with 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge - Knowledge of programming languages, data structures, utilities, and software packages for software development.
- Knowledge of SDLC methodology including Agile.
- Working knowledge of the principles of Agile development methodologies.
- Working knowledge of running applications in a containerized environment.
- Working knowledge of deploying and securing application in a Cloud provider.
- Working knowledge of unit testing and continuous integration.
- Working knowledge of web and mobile frameworks and User Interface toolkits.
- Working knowledge of source code control and versioning systems.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Desired ServiceNow Platform Experience - Minimum of 3 years of experience with implementing and supporting the following ServiceNow platform features/functions.
- 3+ years experience working with implementing and supporting the following ServiceNow platform features/functions, including:
- Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
- IT Service Management (ITSM).
- IT Asset Management (ITAM).
- Service Catalog and Service Portal.
- Workflows.
- Knowledge Management.
- Key Performance Indicator (KPI), Reports, and Dashboards.
- Roles and Permissions Management.
Desired Skills - Proven ability to work in an Agile team environment, including user story development, testing, and implementation.
- Strong ability to manage multiple responsibilities with close attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members, customers, consultants, and management.
- Capability to work independently with minimal supervision, showing initiative in addressing issues.
- Proficiency in providing professional, tactful, and helpful technical assistance to users.
- Ability to work under tight schedules and meet deadlines.
- Technical knowledge: Proficient with Oracle, SQL Server, .NET, and Java.
- Systems integration: Skilled in developing system interfaces such as APIs, SOA, RESTful, JSON).
- Custom application development: Background in developing custom applications.
- ServiceNow application expertise: Experience with ServiceNow applications such as HR Service Delivery (HRSD), IT Operations Management (ITOM), IT Business Management (ITBM), and Customer Service Management (CSM).
- Agile/Scrum experience: Involved in Agile and Scrum methodologies, particularly in the software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Requirements management: Experience with tools like GitLab for managing requirements.
- UI/UX design: Understanding of UI and UX design principles.
- Certifications: ServiceNow certifications (e.g., Certified Application Developer, Certified System Administrator) and ITIL certification or familiarity with ITIL foundations.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Effective at coordinating between cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
Working Conditions - This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be
available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted (TID and EA only). The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for
maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays (EA only).
Security Clearance - This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
Education
High School Diploma, GED.
Benefits
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.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
Required Documents
Subject to background/security investigation.
If 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
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 Apply
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Next steps
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
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