Role Description This position is located in the Railroad Retirement Board's Bureau of Information Services. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a team leader assigned to carry out advanced PC and Mainframe systems and development projects. This job announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position, represented by the Council of AFGE Locals in the Board. As a Senior Software Developer, you will: - Lead a team in carrying out advanced application development projects for PC and mainframe systems. - Create a project plan based on general instructions from the section supervisor. - Oversee all technical aspects of the projects, including the design and scope of individual programs, system testing, and implementation. - Coordinate team activities and prepare a project schedule, including assigning tasks, setting deadlines, and defining deliverables. - Track assignments and adjust tasks as needed to meet the schedule. - Work with the section supervisor as a spokesperson for the project, handling communications with the Bureau of Information Services (BIS) and user personnel. - Stay updated on the latest data processing design techniques and tools, including data design, online system design, database design, batch processing, development methods, standards, documentation techniques, and support software. 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 is defined as: - Serving as the leader of a team assigned to carry out advanced PC and Mainframe systems development projects. - Providing advice and assistance to team members, answering questions, ensuring resolution of technical or requirement conflicts. - Coordinating the implementation of the system among all parties and serving as spokesperson for the project. - Developing the overall project plan, including scope, requirements, database design, system design, programming, testing, and implementation. - Application development proficiency using Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), IBM z/OS mainframe systems, and COBOL applications. - All applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: - Attention to Detail: Ability to create and/or modify code which should be thorough and complete, fulfilling all requirements specified. - Customer Service: Provides development programming services to customers and interacts with them in the development and creation of applications. - Oral Communication: Ability to converse with customers to successfully derive, understand, and respond to customer requirements. - Problem Solving: Identifies missing or unclear system requirements and recognizes application problems, both in testing and production. Requirements - Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. - Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. - You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• Design, build and ship well-tested features across our platform, with support from more senior engineers. • Take ownership of user stories from refinement through to production and post-release support. • Collaborate closely with Product and Design to understand problems and translate requirements into pragmatic technical solutions. • Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to improving code quality through reviews and refactoring. • Participate in incident investigation and support, helping to improve system reliability and observability over time. • Continuously develop your technical skills and broaden your understanding of the wider system. • Contribute positively to our engineering culture by sharing knowledge, asking questions, and supporting your teammates.

• Lead the architecture and implementation of next-generation AI agents, from conceptualization to production deployment. • Drive technical direction and strategy for the AI agent platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. • Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices. • Collaborate with Product Managers and other engineering teams to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions. • Conduct complex code reviews, system design reviews, and provide constructive feedback. • Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and architectural challenges within the agent infrastructure. • Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and software engineering to continually improve our technology stack.

Title: Mid-Level Software Developer Location: Remote, United States Job Description: - Full Time - Fully remote Who is Fusion Technology? Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community. Position Location: Remote Who are you? Security-cleared Professional: An active DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher is required to be considered. Education is important to us: You have a Bachelor's Degree with 4-8 years of experience or Masters with 2-6 years of relevant experience. Experience is important to us: Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. What you'll do: - Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. - Analyzes user needs and develops software solutions. - Designs or customizes software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. - Analyzes and designs databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. - Researches, designs, develops, and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. - Sets operational specifications and formulates and analyzes software requirements. - Designs embedded systems software. - Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. What matters to you matters to us. Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training. Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.