Java Application Developer
State of Washington
Posted: January 26, 2026 (8 days ago)
Previously posted: January 26, 2026 (reposted 2 times)
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Social Security Administration
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location
Salary
$121,785 - $197,200
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves building and maintaining web applications for the Social Security Administration using Java and Angular technologies to support government services.
It requires creating user-friendly software that connects to databases and follows modern development practices in a team setting.
A good fit would be an experienced developer who enjoys solving technical problems and working on large-scale projects to help serve the public.
IT Specialist (APPSW), JAVA Angular 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. 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: Applicants for this GS-13 position must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level or above, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Such IT-related experience must include: Developing service-oriented web applications and APIs in an agile environment using frameworks such as Angular or Spring Boot Coordinating development efforts to ensure project completion and implementation OR leading technical discussions for enterprise-level IT projects Developing object-oriented software that interfaces with Relational databases and leverages Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery technology to comply with modern development standards.
Minimum Qualifications: Grade 14: Applicants for this GS-14 position must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level or above, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Such IT-related experience must include: Advanced proficiency developing service-oriented web applications and APIs in an agile environment using Frameworks such as Angular or Spring Boot, languages such as Java, Node.js, APIs such as RESTful/SOAP and Platforms such as AWS/PaaS Advanced proficiency developing object-oriented software that interfaces with database technologies such as DB2, SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and leverages Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery technology to comply with modern development standards.
Advanced experience leading and coordinating development efforts to ensure project completion and implementation OR leading technical discussions for enterprise-level IT projects; and Hands-on experience with collaborative development tools such as Git, Bitbucket, and Visual Studio.
Minimum Qualifications: Grade 15: Applicants for this GS-15 position must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level or above, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skill and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Such IT-related experience must include: Expertly developing service-oriented web applications and APIs in an agile environment using advanced frameworks such as Angular and Spring Boot, programming languages including Java and Node.js, and platforms like AWS/PaaS.
Advanced proficiency in designing and implementing object-oriented software solutions interfacing with databases such as DB2, SQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, and leveraging CI/CD technologies to meet modern development standards.
Leading and coordinating complex development efforts for enterprise-level IT projects at an expert level, including facilitating technical discussions and ensuring successful project completion and implementation.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features; participated in code reviews; and communicated complex technical concepts to executives and team members in clear, accessible terms, consistently demonstrating advanced expertise.
Integrating COTS solutions into robust, API-driven architectures for real-time system connectivity; expertly resolved production issues using appropriate tools; applied advanced scaled agile practices and real-time data processing skills.
PLEASE NOTE: This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration 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/ Major Duties:
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