Python Developer
13 hours ago
Riverdale, MD, United States
Social Security Administration
Full-time
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Summary
IT Specialist (APPSW), Python Developer position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin 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.
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Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.
Duties
- Design, develop, and maintain large-scale Python applications integrating ML and LLM models.
- Utilize popular Python modules (e.g., NumPy, Pandas) for data processing and analysis.
- Conduct performance analysis to identify memory leaks and ensure scalability in multi-threaded environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
- Use Git or Bitbucket for version control and collaborate using Visual Studio Code.
- Integrate with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases using SQL.
- Implement and maintain security best practices, including authentication and authorization.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
- Resolve production outages and issues by analyzing Splunk logs and Dynatrace.
- Apply scaled agile practices and update user stories in Kanban/Sprint boards.
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:
IT Specialist (APPSW), Python Developer position(s) are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made under this bulletin 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.
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- 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.
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Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
- Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
- Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
- Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
- Relocation expenses will not be paid
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
- Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.
Duties
- Design, develop, and maintain large-scale Python applications integrating ML and LLM models.
- Utilize popular Python modules (e.g., NumPy, Pandas) for data processing and analysis.
- Conduct performance analysis to identify memory leaks and ensure scalability in multi-threaded environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
- Use Git or Bitbucket for version control and collaborate using Visual Studio Code.
- Integrate with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases using SQL.
- Implement and maintain security best practices, including authentication and authorization.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
- Resolve production outages and issues by analyzing Splunk logs and Dynatrace.
- Apply scaled agile practices and update user stories in Kanban/Sprint boards.
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.
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