Full Stack Engineer

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Information Technology (OIT), Enterprise Architecture and Data Group (EADG). As a IT Specialist (SYSANALYS) referred to here as a Full Stack Engineer, GS-2210-15, you will serve as the principal technical authority and strategic advisor for full-stack application development, enterprise integration, and CMS IT modernization initiatives. Duties Provide strategic technical leadership and executive guidance to Federal staff and contractors across the Enterprise Architecture and Data Group (EADG). Oversee the design, development, integration, and modernization of enterprise-grade, secure full-stack applications. Develop agency-wide standards for enterprise software frameworks, languages, and tools to ensure long-term sustainability, interoperability, and security. Establish CMS-wide coding standards, design patterns, and secure software development practices. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position. You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation. Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS-15, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Directing and overseeing the design, development, integration, and modernization of secure full-stack applications; AND Ensuring full-stack applications are integrated with enterprise data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks as well as to cloud-native, microservices-based architectures using open-source frameworks (React, Angular, Spring Boot, Node.js, Kubernetes); AND Leading the analysis and evaluation of proposed or modified policies and regulations to assess their potential impact on enterprise software development programs; AND Providing guidance and leadership in recommending and developing IT modernization strategies and technology adoption decisions; AND Maintaining clear and consistent communication with leadership on project status, technical issues, resolutions, options, risks, and recommendations. In addition to the qualifications listed above, you must have IT-related Basic Requirement experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) 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. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem-Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12842221 Additional information Bargaining Unit Position: Yes- American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923 Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required For more information on locality and pay scales, please click here. www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/ Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement. CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. 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. Review our 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.