##### Job Description :
As a Software Engineer, you will join a diverse team of software architects,
engineers, and developers creating innovative solutions positively impacting
client operations and employee experiences. You will develop Django, Python,
Web Application solutions supporting the CFPB Application Development and
Design teams to maintain ongoing production needs as well as create new
offerings on consumerfinance.gov and related digital platforms.
**Important note**
This is a full-time proposal position contingent on contract award.
##### **Responsibilities:**
* * Provide software development, continuous integration, software delivery, systems administration, software quality, and systems documentation support to the CFPB’s digital assets, including the Bureau’s public-facing web site, consumerfinance.gov, as well as internal software tools.
* Meet with the Application Development Team and content contributors to develop and discuss strategies and plans for CFPB’s web products, to analyze web content needs, and to propose ways the CFPB's web products can address those needs.
* Create web applications and web services using various web programming languages, frameworks, and databases including Python, SQL, Django, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and ElasticSearch.
* Assist with the management and development of CFPB’s website, including configuring and modifying the Wagtail CMS.
* Assist in both the architectural and visual modernization and maintenance of the CFPB 's website at consumerfinance.gov.
* Assist in building a strong technical foundation in build, release, and production using continuous integration tools such as Jenkins.
* Engage with various CFPB personnel to understand requirements in order to develop better software for the Bureau and identify new ways in which the development team can easily solve CFPB issues.
* Collaborate with CFPB on the design, development, and data teams to build valuable tools that benefit the CFPB’s day-to-day operations and broader missions.
* Support, maintain and build out the front-end code base using 508- compliant CSS, HTML, JavaScript, React, and related frameworks.
* Provide training on a variety of systems development methodologies, best-practices, and tools along with insight into new technologies and solutions that could help the Application Team and the Bureau at large.
* Assist in the development of Use Cases, Requirements Definition Documents, User and Administration Manuals, Detailed Design Specifications, and Training Manuals and Plans.
##### **Qualifications:**
* * Bachelor's degree.
* Must be a United States citizen as required by the client.
* Ability to undergo a background investigation by the U.S. government and meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
* 5 years of relevant work experience.
* 2-3 years of experience customizing, developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining features using Django.
* Experience troubleshooting system problems and issues to improve the application.
* Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures, including build automation deployment, cloud services such as AWS and container technology such as Docker.
* Strong expertise in Python programming language.
##### **Perks & benefits:**
-Competitive base salary
-Flex hours
-Work from home flexibility
-401K with matching incentive
-Parental Leave
-Medical/dental/vision benefits
-Flex Spending Account
-Company provided short-term disability
-Company provided life insurance
-Commuter benefits
-Generous PTO
-Professional development opportunities
-New business referral bonus
