Applications Software Developer

Description

The Office of Financial Research (OFR or Office) is a new organization established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in the Treasury Department to provide data and analysis to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (the Council) and its member agencies, improve the quality and transparency of financial information, conduct and sponsor research related to financial stability, and promote best practices in risk management.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

Treasury Headquarters, the Departmental Offices, has responsibility for formulating policy and the overall management of the Department of the Treasury. The Office of Financial Research is recruiting to fill a key Applications Software Developer position. The ideal candidate will be a polyglot with experience in dynamic languages (e.g. Python, Ruby) as well as at least one JVM language (e.g. Java, Scala); have experience with MVC web frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, Django, or Play; experience with agile development and related practices (e.g. TDD, CI, and CD); knowledge of various data persistence mechanisms (e.g. SQL, NoSQL, and HDFS/hadoop) with large amounts of data; and experience building digital library or search and discovery systems. This position is in a small office with top staff members who work on a wide array of interesting subjects. We offer both flexible work schedules and an opportunity for challenging and interesting work. We are located in the heart of Washington, DC with offices on 15th and Pennsylvania, next door to the White House, a few blocks from the McPherson Square and Metro Center metro stations, and close to shops, museums, and restaurants.

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career and your salary!

Key Information:

We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
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We may offer opportunities for telework.
You may be considered for incentives or programs as part of the initial offer of employment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

DUTIES:

The following are the duties of this position at the OR-53. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

* Plans and develops applications that support a highly data-centric analytical environment.
* Provides full-stack software development including ORMs, MVC web frameworks, and rich browser-based front ends using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
* Architects and integrates loosely coupled, REST/API-based web services using XML and JSON.
* Develops software on cross-functional agile teams using TDD and automated functional testing.
* Understands software craftsmanship and places an emphasis on software quality. Leads code reviews and refactoring sessions.
* Automates software build, test, and delivery pipelines.
* Serves as a focal point for application development, and integration of the OFR analytic software and software systems which include COTS and open source components.
* Serves as POC for resolving technical issues and provides guidance to management in pursuing innovative solutions to applications development, data management, and software delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

In order for your application to be considered, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:


For this position individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
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. In addition to the above, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
For the OR-53 (GS-13): An applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the (BAND 52) (GS-12 equivalent) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled which has equipped the candidate with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. Specialized experience must include all of the following and be clearly documented in your resume:
* Hands on programming and developing in two or more of the following applications software/languages:  Java, .Net, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, or C/C++;
* Experience developing with full-stack MVC web frameworks such as Ruby on Rails;
* Experience with web development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JS frameworks;
* Experience with automated unit testing and functional testing;
* Experience with the appropriate selection, planning, architecture, refactoring, continuous integration, and deployment automation of a wide range of analytic software systems; 
* Planning, designing and evaluating new applications software technologies;
* Analyzing and refining system requirements;
* Writing and maintaining system documentation;
* Managing, monitoring and tracking quality and performance of software projects; and
* Providing customer service to IT clientele.

For the OR-52 (GS-12): An applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the (BAND 51) (GS-11 equivalent) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled which has equipped the candidate with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. Specialized experience must include all of the following and be clearly documented in your resume:
* Hands on programming in two or more of the following applications software/languages:  Java, .Net, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, or C/C++;
* Experience with web development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JS frameworks;
* Experience with the appropriate selection, planning, architecture, refactoring, continuous integration, and deployment automation of a wide range of analytic software systems; 
* Planning, installing and configuring new applications software technologies;
* Analyzing and refining system requirements;
* Writing and maintaining program documentation;
* Monitoring and tracking quality and performance of software projects; and
* Providing customer service to IT clientele.

The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.