Devops Engineer/Full Stack Engineer

**Summary** ----------- A hands-on software engineer who develops applications and cloud infrastructure while improving automated delivery, security, reliability, and developer experience. Remote work eligibility is subject to position requirements, and management approval. Must meet applicable Court information security, acceptable use, etc. May be required to support planned releases, incident response, or production issues. Learn more about this agency **This job is open to** ----------------------- ### **The public** U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. ### **Federal employees - Competitive service** Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. ### **Federal employees - Excepted service** Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. **Duties** ---------- Design, deliver, operate, and continuously improve secure, reliable Court applications and cloud-based services using modern software engineering and DevOps practices. **Requirements** ---------------- ### **Conditions of employment** This vacancy is classified as Highly Skilled: A job profile that requires substantial relevant experience that includes duties that cannot be performed by an incumbent newly trained in the subject matter. The position may require professional licensure or certification and includes duties that cannot be performed by an incumbent who does not hold such license or certification. A minimum of four years of experience is required. ### **Qualifications** **CORE COMPETENCIES** * TypeScript software development for modern web and service-based applications * Infrastructure as Code using Terraform * CI/CD automation and workflow engineering using GitHub Actions * AWS cloud services, architectures, security, and operations * Git-based source control, pull requests, code review, and branching strategies * Automated testing, secure coding, observability, and application troubleshooting * Agile software delivery, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration * Professional judgment, accountability, and continuous improvement ### **Additional information** ROLE OUTCOMES * Reliable, maintainable applications and cloud infrastructure delivered through repeatable engineering practices. * Automated build, test, security, and deployment workflows that support efficient and controlled software delivery. * Infrastructure changes defined and managed through Terraform with appropriate review and traceability. * Effective use of AWS services with attention to security, performance, resiliency, and cost awareness. * Reduced deployment risk through testing, peer review, monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement. * Effective collaboration with product owners, technical staff, vendors, and Court stakeholders. Candidates 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. 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. Applicants will be evaluated based on their background and experience. **Required Documents** ---------------------- A Resume (not more than two-pages) A Cover Letter ### **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** ---------------- * Applicants may apply by submitting their resume (limited to two pages) * Include a Cover Letter that outlines how your experience and qualifications relate to the Core Competencies and Duties described in this Vacancy Announcement * All applicants must apply through usajobs.gov. * **Application documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.** * To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, **take the online questionnaire**, and submit the required documents. * **The Court does not accept hard-copy application packages.** The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, with or without prior written or other notice. ### **Agency contact information** US Tax Court Phone 202-521-4700 Email humanresources@ustaxcourt.gov Address *Office of Information Systems* *400 Second Street, NW* *Washington, DC 20217* *US* ### **Next steps** Upon review of all applications, virtual interviews will be scheduled followed by in-person interviews for the finalists. **Overview** ------------ Accepting applications This job will close when we have received **200 applications** which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible Not applicable, this is a remote position. Remote job Yes Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $121,785 - $158,322 per year Pay scale & grade GS 13 Promotion potential 14 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series * 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 26-13097718 Control number 890388700