Summary IT Specialist (APPSW), Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply. Responsibilities This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed into positions where artificial intelligence duties occupy the majority of the work performed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION. Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies: 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; know about available products and services; and 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. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 13 (Bargaining Unit Position) To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, developing and maintaining web applications using React.js and Node.js; building and integrating RESTful APIs and working with databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB; writing clean, maintainable code and using version control tools like Git or Bitbucket; collaborating with team members in an agile environment to deliver new features and resolve issues; writing and maintaining unit and integration tests; troubleshooting and debugging web applications; familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines is preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 14 To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent, designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale, responsive web applications using React.js, CSS, and JSON; building and integrating RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js to support enterprise-level web applications; collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features in a fast-paced, agile environment; writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, including unit and integration testing with React Testing Library (RTL) and other popular testing libraries; utilizing Git or Bitbucket for version control and collaborating with team members using Visual Studio Code; integrating and managing PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, including writing advanced SQL queries and working with data formats such as JSON and XML; developing and maintaining API documentation using Swagger UI; implementing and maintaining security best practices, including authentication and authorization for web applications; ensuring web applications are compliant with Section 508 accessibility standards; troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing systems, including resolving production outages and issues by analyzing Splunk logs and Dynatrace; integrating Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions into robust, API-driven architectures for real-time connectivity with existing systems; conducting performance analysis and tuning to optimize memory and CPU consumption. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 15 To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale, responsive web applications using React.js, CSS, and JSON; building and integrating RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js to support enterprise-level web applications; collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features in a fast-paced, agile environment; writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, including unit and integration testing with React Testing Library (RTL) and other popular testing libraries; utilizing Git or Bitbucket for version control and collaborating with team members using Visual Studio Code; integrating and managing PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, including writing advanced SQL queries and working with data formats such as JSON and XML; developing and maintaining API documentation using Swagger UI; implementing and maintaining security best practices, including authentication and authorization for web applications; ensuring web applications are compliant with Section 508 accessibility standards; troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing systems, including resolving production outages and issues by analyzing Splunk logs and Dynatrace; integrating Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions into robust, API-driven architectures for real-time connectivity with existing systems; conducting performance analysis and tuning to optimize memory and CPU consumption. PLEASE NOTE: This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration. You may be asked to take a Code Signal online assessment. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Education Additional Information See announcement cutoff dates below under How to Apply. Are you ready to make a real impact at the Social Security Administration? Join our forward-thinking technology team as a Node.js and React.js Full Stack Web Application Developer and help shape the future of digital services for more than 330 million Americans. We're building a team of top-tier developers-those who excel at solving complex challenges and delivering scalable, enterprise-level web applications. Whether you're a seasoned expert ready to drive innovation or an early-career developer eager to learn from the best, we want you to be part of our mission to deliver cutting-edge technology and exceptional service. We value developers who are passionate about creating seamless user experiences and robust backend solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are excited to work with the latest technologies, this is the place for you. We are especially interested in developers who understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to revamp and optimize existing processes, making our systems more efficient and effective for both users and employees. If you're ready to take your career to the next level-whether you're a proven leader or an ambitious learner-apply today and help us build the future of digital government services! Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Outstationing may be available at the GS15 level. This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Applications may be gathered from additional recruitment sources. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This Direct Hire announcement may be used to fill the same or similar position in another office. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.