As an Open-Source Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, modify, secure, test, and maintain complex applications using Open-Source technologies, Microsoft stack technologies, microservices architecture, and application programming interfaces (APIs).
• Design, implement, and modernize cloud-native applications in multi-cloud environments.
• Evaluate Open-Source software components and ensure compliance with software licensing agreements, government acquisition requirements, government security requirements, and intellectual property requirements.
• Design, maintain, and optimize databases using Microsoft Structured Query Language Server (SQL Server) or IBM Database 2 (DB2).
• Apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) software development tools and technologies to support capabilities and limits (code completion, test generation, refactoring, doc synthesis).

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• Incumbent may be required to work outside of normal duty hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays, due to operational needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for GS-13 level:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience implementing microservices/ Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and United States Web Design System (USWDS)/Section 508 front ends: refactoring code and participating in design/code reviews.
• Experience deploying containerized apps (Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (Azure/AWS; Docker/Kubernetes)) and building Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) with automated tests and security checks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience assessing Open -Source Software (OSS) licensing and maintaining/tuning Structured Query Language Server and IBM DB2 databases (SQL Server/DB2) with comprehensive testing and validation, including integration with mainframe applications.

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience leading microservices/ Microservices and Application Programming Interfaces (API) and accessible front-end delivery (United States Web Design System (USWDS), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (federal accessibility requirements) (Section 508)) and providing senior technical guidance.
• Experience architecting multi-cloud containers/Kubernetes and building/operating Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) aligned to federal security frameworks and automated testing.
• Experience governing Open -Source Software (OSS) licensing/supply chain (e.g., Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)/ Software Composition Analysis (SCA)) and optimizing enterprise databases with robust testing and validation, including integration with mainframe applications.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Flexibility
• Influencing/ Negotiating
• Integrity/ Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork
• Decision Making
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Resume must not exceed 2 pages. Applicants will be removed from consideration if their resume is longer than 2 pages. Please see "How to Apply" for additional information regarding the limit.
• Veterans' Documentation: If you are a veteran, you must provide a copy of your Record of Military Service (DD-214), and proof of your veterans' preference, if applicable. Veterans with a service connected disability must also submit a completed claim form SF-15 (click here for form) along with the required proofs. Go to FedsHireVets-Veterans Preference for more information.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation: If you are eligible under ICTAP, you must submit all required materials verifying your eligibility as listed in "Additional Information." These materials include:
  • Proof of eligibility: You must submit documentation such as a separation notice or other required material; and
  • SF-50: You must submit a copy of a recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 that shows career or career-conditional competitive service status (Blocks #24 and #34 must be completed); and
  • Performance Appraisal: You must submit your most recent performance appraisal, which must be rated at least fully successful or equivalent. (This is not required if you are eligible for ICTAP due to compensable injury or disability retirement.) The performance appraisal may also be used as part of the ranking process and/or to verify your responses to the questionnaire.

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