Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

At the FBI, we don’t just recognize talent—we strengthen and elevate it. We are seeking exceptional individuals with software engineering experience, including expertise in languages like Java, Python, C++, and C# who are ready to apply their technical skills to support critical missions and contribute effectively to their teams.

As a software engineer, you will develop and maintain complex systems, including cloud technologies like AWS and Azure, that are integral to the FBI's operations. Your role will involve building and deploying software solutions using tools like .NET and Visual Studio, optimizing system performance, and ensuring our technology infrastructure’s security and reliability. You will work with SQL databases to manage and analyze data and NiFi to integrate data across sources. Your HTML knowledge will be crucial in creating and maintaining user interfaces. Leveraging tools like PowerShell and GIT, you will support vital operations.

The software engineer role offers a transformative career with flexible work environments and a focus on technical expertise, allowing you to apply your cross-platform development skills to tackle critical challenges and enhance national security. From initial software deployment to ongoing system support, you will be involved in every phase of the development lifecycle, always striving to outpace emerging threats by advancing your expertise.

The FBI is proud to be a multigenerational agency committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from every background, culture, and perspective belong, succeed, and realize their full potential. With the FBI’s comprehensive benefits package, you’ll find continuous learning experiences, unique educational opportunities, a competitive salary that values your contribution, and organizational support to balance work and personal life. Working at the Bureau will help you become more efficient, expand your skill set, and advance your career.

Set yourself apart. Apply today.

HOW TO APPLY

1. STEP 1 : Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.
2. STEP 2 : Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.
3. STEP 3 : Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.

• Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates.
• Other supporting documents:
• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement.
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.

SALARY LEVEL

Pay level for this position:

• GS 12–13: $99,200.00–$153,354.00

Salary shown is the base salary for the grade levels. Salary is also commensurate with professional experience.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Serve as a technical/experienced specialist performing difficult work in support of FBI operational computer systems to ensure the integrity, standardization, and accessibility of specific data used by the FBI.
• Be responsible for various IT functions to develop, maintain, and enhance FBI operational computer systems. Applications involved further the FBI’s mission in the area of digital evidence.
• Ensure that all modifications and enhancements to FBI operational computer systems effectively meet validated mission and operational requirements; are designed to conform to established standards; and are cost-effective, efficient, and technically sound.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level IT specialists, contractors, and other government agency personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

GS-12: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Experience in managing networks and systems on premises and in cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying IT system engineering and principles, methods, and procedures for designing, developing, optimizing, and integrating new components and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of computer technology, systems development, and the interaction of government enterprise and cloud systems sufficient to ensure the accuracy and functionality of current and future systems.
• Knowledge of IT hybrid cloud infrastructure sufficient to provide advice on and devise solutions for a wide range of issues.
• Knowledge of project management methods sufficient to coordinate efforts to enhance software reliability through leadership of discussions of enhanced application design methodologies.

GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience (SE) equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Mastery of and skill in applying project management principles, methods, and practices including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, and monitoring activities sufficient to accomplish assignments such as communicating complex technical requirements to nontechnical personnel.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying oral and written communication techniques sufficient to prepare and present reports; prepare documentation; assist with user training; represent the FBI at vendor conferences, user-group meetings, etc.; and establish and maintain effective and productive relationships with various levels of personnel both inside and outside the FBI.
• Knowledge of computer technology, systems development, and the interaction of existing automated systems sufficient to ensure the accuracy and functionality of current and future systems.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.