About This Position
At the Office of the Clerk, we are building the next generation of applications that support the mission of the US House of Representatives. If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you. Our team is mission driven and obsessive about ensuring the Clerk and the House has the technology it needs to meet its goals.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and equivalent work experience is preferred. 3 or more years’ experience building applications. Relevant experience in one or more key technology areas relevant to our environment, including: front-end tools and frameworks, microservice frameworks, and data management platforms. Must have the ability to learn quickly, work under pressure, and grasp both technical and business-related concepts in a rapidly changing environment. Additional desired experience Experience with .NET technologies and tools. Experience with UI tools and frameworks such as TypeScript, React and Angular. Experience building containerized applications with Docker and/or Kubernetes. Experience with database design, development and performance tuning using relational databases (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB. A desire to research and study new emerging technologies for consideration in future and ongoing development efforts. Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email [email protected] for more information. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. EOE.
Major Duties
Salary Range: $107,685.00 -$130,835.00 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver. If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you. We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join our Web Applications engineering team in LCS. This is a mid-level position where you can help us deliver modern systems that support the legislative activities of the House. You will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple Clerk projects and build your skills in an enterprise environment. This position is part of a development team that includes DevOps engineers, UX designers, business analysts, QA, and peer software engineers with a range of specialized skills. We use the Agile methodology with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment and respond to frequent feedback from customers. In this capacity you will: Contribute to multiple Clerk managed systems by designing systems, developing software, performing code reviews, fixing bugs, and supporting operations. Use modern engineering workflows, including feature branches, pull requests and automated CI/CD pipelines. Build enterprise products based on single page applications (SPA) and microservice architectures. Provide support for enterprise products and users and ensure that systems are secure and available.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Required Documents
Resume
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Software Engineer II position at House of Representatives?
The salary range for this position is $107,685 - $130,835/yr. This is a HS position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Software Engineer II job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and equivalent work experience is preferred. 3 or more years’ experience building applications. Relevant experience in one or more key technology areas relevant to our environment, including: front-end tools and frameworks, microservice frameworks, and data manage...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 31, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does HS mean?
HS refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.