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.

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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 r…