Senior Software Engineer

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, modernize, and sustain enterprise applications that support the agency’s mission. This onsite role in Macon, Georgia offers a competitive salary range and requires foundational hands-on experience to guide complex systems through modernization while upholding federal IT and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and evolve enterprise application systems to meet mission-critical requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, shaping engineering approaches, standards, and delivery strategies.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to enhance functionality and organizational effectiveness.
• Resolve cross-system issues related to architecture, integration, performance, security, and interoperability for major systems.
• Develop technical roadmaps, standards, design principles, and integration strategies for application portfolios.
• Convey technical recommendations, risks, and modernization plans to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure development and integration activities comply with federal IT, cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance requirements.

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Oral communication skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Experience developing, testing, implementing, or maintaining application software using programming languages, frameworks, or tools
• Ability to support application modernization and design solutions for system interfaces
• Experience integrating application software with platforms, services, databases, data sources, or other systems
• Capability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to development, integration, performance, security, or operations
• Effective communication of technical requirements, risks, and implementation options to stakeholders and technical teams

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

This job is open to

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Education

This position does not impose an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

• This announcement may be used to fill vacancies through Direct Hire Authority due to a critical hiring need or severe shortage of candidates.
• Veteran preference and traditional rating or ranking of applicants do not apply.
• For more information on Direct Hire Authority, visit the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
• Relocation expenses are not paid; incentive payments may be considered.
• The announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM.
• If applying online is not possible, information about alternate application methods is available via the contact details at the bottom of this announcement.
• Reasonable accommodation requests for the USA Hire Assessments will be considered under applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, there may be a 1-year probationary period during which fitness and alignment with agency needs are evaluated.

Required Documents

• Your resume showing name, email, work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment, duties performed, and relevant federal pay plan/series/grade information. Include complete details for each position; only the first two pages will be reviewed.
• Do not include classified/secret information, social security numbers, photos, or nonessential personal data.
• Other documents: Cover letter optional; CTAP/ICTAP documentation if applicable (e.g., separation notices, SF-50 documenting RIF); most recent performance appraisal.
• If requesting reasonable accommodation for USA Hire assessments, submit supporting documentation.
• Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration.

How to Apply

• Read the entire announcement and all instructions before starting an application.
• Click Apply Online, answer questions, and attach all required documentation.
• Submit the application before the closing date at 11:59 PM (ET).
• If USA Hire assessments are required, you will be notified via the submission screen and email with a unique access link and deadline.
• Access USA Hire using your USAJOBS login credentials and complete assessments as instructed.
• Prepare for potential accommodations requests and plan to complete the assessments within the allotted time.
• Set aside sufficient time to complete the assessments; most applicants finish earlier and can resume later if needed.
• Your assessment responses may be reused for a year for future applications.

Agency Contact Information

• OPM Human Resources
• Phone: 202-606-9321
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: OPM Human Resources, 1900 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20415, US

Next Steps

• After referral, you may be invited to participate in a structured interview, written exercise, and/or a fit interview.
• Applicants should ensure honesty throughout the process, as falsification can lead to removal from consideration.
• Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation by email, followed by status updates as the process progresses.
• The agency aims to extend a job offer within about 40 days after the closing date, subject to background checks and suitability reviews.

Overview

• Open to applications: 05/15/2026 to 05/22/2026
• Salary: USD 125,776 - 163,514 per year
• Pay scale & grade: GS 14
• Location: Macon, GA (multiple vacancies)
• Remote: No; Telework eligibility is possible as determined by policy
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required
• Relocation expenses: Not reimbursed
• Appointment type: Permanent