Remote Software Developer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is located in Bureau of Information Services Enterprise Applications, Citizen-Centric Services. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and managing the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, requirements analysis, database and system design, programming, testing, and implementation.
This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by the Council of AFGE Locals in the Board.
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Duties
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As a Software Developer - Power Platform & Dynamics 365, you will:

• Serve as lead developer, and play a key role in the technical planning, design, development, and management of software applications that can reside on internet, intranet and external environments.
• Ensure new applications rigorously adhere to information security policies, principles, and best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Demonstrate advanced experience with Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including developing model-driven and canvas applications in Power Apps, designing automated workflows with Power Automate, and creating data-driven dashboards and reports in Power Business Intelligence (Power BI).
• Leverage integration capabilities with Dynamics365 and apply strong proficiency in .NET technologies like Active Server Pages Network Enabled Technologies (ASP.NET), C#, ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), Development and Operations (DevOps), Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines and other modern software development technologies, ensuring effective solution design and delivery across cross-cloud environments.
• Assess system requirements, analyze and design appropriate solutions using object-oriented techniques and tools, and review proposed solutions with project managers, supervisors, analysts, users, and project stakeholders.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• Incumbent may be required to work outside of normal duty hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays, due to operational needs
• All candidates are expected to reside within 50 miles of the closest field office location listed in this job announcement

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for GS-13 level:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized Experience; One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates:

• Leading cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of advanced software solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365, ensuring full alignment with organizational standards, governance requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Collaborating closely with business users, IT stakeholders, and external partners to deliver high-quality, scalable enterprise applications.
• Developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise systems built on the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365, while overseeing modernization initiatives to replace legacy applications-including Access, Excel, VB6, and Classic ASP-with secure, cloud-based solutions.

In addition, all applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Applicants must demonstrate possession of these competencies within the body of the resume; no separate statements addressing them are required.

• 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; knows about available products and services; 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.

Time-in grade-restrictions: Applicants who are current or former Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Education
***THERE IS NO EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR THIS POSITION***
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):

• ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. You must be determined to be well-qualified for the vacancy to be eligible for special selection priority. After submission of an acceptable application which meets ICTAP eligibility, you will be determined to be well-qualified for a vacancy if your rating places you in the 85th percentile or higher in total possible points.
• ICTAP eligibles must submit proof of eligibility for special selection priority. Please see the Required Documents section below for more information. Click here for more information on ICTAP.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act; the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.