Software Engineer II

House of Representatives · Legislative Branch

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $108763 – $132143/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: House of Representatives
Department: Legislative Branch
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $108763 – $132143/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-08-25
Application Deadline: 2026-10-30

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Job Summary

The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement.

With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.

Key Responsibilities

The Legislative Computer Systems (LCS) division within the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives is seeking a software engineer II to join our Legislative Applications team. Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver.

If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you. This is a mid-level position that operates within an enterprise IT environment that includes cloud and network engineers, software engineers, DevOps specialists, testers, contractors and business analysts.

LCS follows Agile delivery practices with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment, and a strong emphasis on incorporating customer feedback into ongoing development. In this capacity you will: Contribute to multiple Clerk managed systems by designing systems, developing software, performing code reviews, fixing bugs, and supporting operations. Use modern engineering workflows and tools in an agile process.

Build products to support House legislative processes and data exchange across the Legislative Branch. Develop in a fully containerized environment using Docker, Kubernetes and frameworks such as React, ASP.NET and GraphQL. Provide support for enterprise products and users and ensure that systems are secure and available. This is a hybrid position with required on-site work on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Telework is available.

Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required due to the operational needs of the House.

Contact

202-225-1182

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with House of Representatives, Legislative Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $108763 – $132143/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.