Agency: Judicial Branch
Summary
Join a collaborative, highly motivated, and leading-edge IT team that is in the forefront of spearheading and advancing the most innovative and newest technologies, so that the federal judiciary better may administer justice for all. The team you would join is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting multiple software products, including those at the national level. Both on- and off-site training opportunities are encouraged.
Major duties
- We are looking for an individual who has experience in a lead role of software development with multiple computer languages, such as Java, HTML5, and some scripting languages such as PHP, Perl, and Python. Previous use of Vaadin Framework is desired but not required. Knowledge of relational database design; database experience, especially MySQL and SQL Server; OS expertise including Linux and Windows. Experience with Docker and PaaS technologies is also desired. At least 5 years of professional experience in software development is preferred. The Senior Programmer/Analyst position is located in the Clerk's Office of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and reports to the Director of Automation and Technology.
Requirements
Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents actively seeking citizenship. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation with periodic updates every five years thereafter. Employment will be considered provisional pending the successful completion of the background investigation and a favorable suitability determination.
Education
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, or related field is preferred.
How you will be evaluated
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited for a personal interview. Applicants selected for interviews must travel to Richmond at their own expense. Only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted by the Court.
How to apply
All interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a completed AO-78 (Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/human-resources-forms. Please submit all documents as a single combined PDF document via email to HR@vaeb.uscourts.gov. Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
What to expect next
Applicants selected for interviews must travel to Richmond at their own expense. Only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted by the Court.
Source: USAJOBS (U.S. Office of Personnel Management) — https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/872679000
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