Senior Software Engineer

Due to the high number of applications we anticipate for the vacancy, this announcement will close the day we receive 100 applications or after 5 days - whichever comes first. Regardless of the number of applications it will be open for a minimum of two days. Basic Requirement for the Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210 occupation: You must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:1)Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;2)Customer Service - Works with clients and customers 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;3) Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations .Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. AND Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service performing application software development and modernization that included all of the following: Developing, testing, implementing, or maintaining application software using programming languages, frameworks, or software engineering tools; Supporting application modernization, system design, or software development efforts by recommending technical approaches or design solutions; Integrating application software with platforms, services, databases, data sources, or other systems; Troubleshooting and resolving application development, integration, performance, security, or operational issues; and Communicating technical requirements, risks, recommendations, or implementation options to stakeholders, customers, or technical teams. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. As an IT Specialist (Applications Software) with the US Office of Personnel Management, Products and Data Engineering Divisions, you will serve as a senior software engineer responsible for designing, developing, integrating, modernizing, and sustaining enterprise application systems and services that support OPM mission requirements. Architect, design, develop, implement, and modernize enterprise application systems that support mission-critical organizational requirements. Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, including establishing engineering approaches, development standards, and delivery strategies. Evaluate, integrate, and support adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to improve application functionality and organizational effectiveness. Resolve cross-system application, architecture, integration, performance, security, and interoperability issues affecting major systems or services. Develop technical roadmaps, standards, design principles, and integration strategies for application systems or portfolios. Communicate technical recommendations, risks, tradeoffs, and modernization approaches to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ensure application development and technology integration activities comply with federal information technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance requirements.