Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer

JobSummary

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.

LowGrade

13

HighGrade

15

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

OrganizationCodes

OT/SZ00

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-transition
• public

MCOTags

• TechToGov

TotalOpenings

Many

AgencyMarketingStatement

TravelCode

0

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• 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.

Education

Requirements

Evaluations

Duties: Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using React.js and CSS. Build and integrate RESTful APIs using Express.js and Node.js. 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. Work with both front-end and back-end technologies to deliver end-to-end solutions. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. Develop and maintain API documentation using Swagger UI. Integrate with PostgreSQL databases using SQL and work with data formats such as JSON and XML. 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, including updating user stories on Kanban boards. Integrate COTS solutions into the organization's robust, API-driven architecture, ensuring real-time connectivity with existing systems. Conduct performance analysis and tuning as needed. Identify and implement AI-driven enhancements in both front-end and back-end systems, such as intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and personalized user experiences. Assess existing business processes and propose AI-powered solutions to increase automation, reduce manual effort, and improve overall system performance. Stay current with advancements in AI and machine learning and recommend innovative approaches to modernize and streamline web application development and operations. The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the online assessment questions completed during the application process. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information that is copied or restated language from the vacancy announcement or rating criteria will not be considered. If this occurs, you may be found ineligible.

HowToApply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the cutoff date or the announcement closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the cutoff date or the announcement closing date. Announcement cutoff dates: 1/29/26 2/05/26 2/12/26 2/19/26 2/26/26 3/05/26 3/12/26 3/19/26 3/26/26 4/02/26 4/09/26 4/16/26 4/23/26 4/30/26 5/07/26 5/14/26 5/21/26 5/28/26 6/04/26 6/11/26 6/18/26 6/25/26 7/02/26 7/09/26 7/24/26 You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Careers at SSA at Careers@ssa.gov. Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided. Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.

WhatToExpectNext

Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of your application. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews, if desired. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing software, if technically feasible. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Other documents supporting qualifications and/or preference, if applicable. You must also submit ALL supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be considered. To be considered, your resume must: Clearly demonstrate your qualifications for the position Include your contact information We recommend using a clear, easy-to-read format and focusing on information most relevant to the job announcement INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Candidates must also provide: proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent. For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority for these positions. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

OtherInformation

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.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

Careers@ssa.gov

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

High Risk (HR)

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness