CLOUD SOLUTIONS DEVELOPER/ARCHITECT

Full Job Description

The Division of Trading and Markets, Business Solutions Office is seeking a dynamic technology expert skilled in modern cloud technologies for their Cloud Solutions Developer/Architect (Information Technology Specialist) position.

This position will require the rare combination of technical excellence, strategic vision, and exceptional collaborative and communication skills.

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector.

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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: For all positions individuals must have IT-related 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: Architecting and developing secure software solutions for supporting modern applications/systems; Leading information systems development and modernization efforts; Performing customer engagement to identify opportunities for new or improved business process solutions; AND Securing software throughout complete product lifecycle including security engineering and operations.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies.

See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a matter.

Information Systems/Network Security: Implements and uses methods, tools, and procedures, including the development of information security plans and standards, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities and provide or restore privacy and security of applications, information systems, and/or network services.

Technology Expertise: Knowledge of the principles and methods of specialized technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including security, risk management, governance, functionality, and user interface in area of expertise (e.g., programming languages, server, web, applications, network) Technical Communication: Translates technical information into non-technical terms and accurately convey technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties, including the technical documentation of applications, systems, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.

Major Duties:

This role serves as the division's go-to authority for designing, developing, and supporting innovative solutions that address complex business challenges while maintaining the highest standards of software security.

As the division's lead technology consultant, this individual will architect, design, develop, document, and implement new systems and update current solutions, driving forward with smart, secure, and forward-thinking technology strategies working collaboratively with the Office of Information Technology.

In this role as a Cloud Solutions Developer/Architect, you will be responsible for: Serving as an authority , engineer, developer and consultant on diverse range of highly technical, complex, innovative technology and information security initiatives.

Performing technical collaboration, coordination, and overarching operational processes on multiple highly complex IT projects and strategic initiatives.

Developing automated processes and continuous integration & deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.

Designing, developing, and deploying secure cloud infrastructure, automated processes, and continuous integration using various technologies such as Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Microsoft 365 stack, etc.

to enhance the operations, installation and maintenance of specialized software and hardware supporting business operations.

Developing cooperative relationships working with customer teams and navigating and working through conflicting priorities from stakeholders, effectively accommodating unforeseen development and deliver solutions complying with terms of agreements.

Providing insight and advice on digital customer experience and solve issues identified by the customer with creative innovative approaches.

Reviewing and revising solution direction based on outcome of experiments and user based learning, to develop and research operational efforts that advance state-of-the-art software developments.