Full Stack Developer (Python)

Python Full Stack Developer

This announcement provides the opportunity for a reassignment/promotion to the Full Stack Developer position in the Research and Insights Solution Center (RISC) in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, you will build robust, data-driven applications that directly support federal oversight, audits, and investigations. Bring your technical expertise to a mission that matters! Bring your skills and voice to our team! The RISC Chief Data Office sits at the intersection of innovation and federal oversight. We empower auditors, special agents, and stakeholders by transforming massive, disparate datasets into actionable intelligence. From generating investigative products to uncovering critical operational insights, our team uses advanced technology to address the organization's toughest challenges. At RISC, we solve complex technical puzzles at a nationwide scale. We are looking for a Python Full Stack Developer to take ownership of end-to-end web application development. You will join a high-velocity team, serving as our subject matter expert for data-heavy applications and custom software engineering. If you are a versatile developer who thrives across the entire stack-from architecting secure Python-driven APIs to building dynamic user interfaces with modern front-end frameworks-we want you on the team! Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 07/01/2026 will be considered. The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience. This position is being advertised at the Journey Band level, equivalent to a GS-9 to GS-13. The salary range for this position is $70,623.00 - $158,322.00. The salary figures include locality pay. Promotion potential to a GS-13 is at management's discretion. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• End-to-End Development: Lead all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle. Take ownership of existing Python-based applications developed by data scientists, enhancing their architecture, scalability, and maintainability for enterprise use.
• Front-End & Data Visualization: Lead user interface development by creating responsive Single Page Applications (SPAs) and interactive dashboards. Use core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern front-end frameworks to translate complex datasets into clear, user-friendly experiences for our stakeholders.
• Backend Engineering & APIs: Develop high-quality, scalable backend services and secure RESTful APIs utilizing asynchronous programming with Python and modern frameworks (e.g., FastAPI) to support seamless frontend integration.
• Data Integration & Database Management: Connect web applications to complex data environments using modern platforms like Azure Databricks and PySpark. Design and tune SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Azure Cosmos DB) to ensure high performance across large-scale datasets.
• AI & Process Automation: Leverage artificial Intelligence by seamlessly integrating machine learning models and external AI APIs into production web applications. Develop automated scripts to streamline data processing and reduce manual data handling.
• Cloud Security & Governance: Implement cloud security best practices, including Single Sign-On (SSO) integration via Microsoft Entra ID, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), secrets management (e.g., Azure Key Vault), and data protection protocols for highly sensitive investigative data.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation: Maintain rigorous standards for code quality through testing and code reviews, while producing clear technical documentation and user guides for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategy: Partner cross-functionally with data scientists, designers, and stakeholders via Azure DevOps to define project scope, gather requirements, and deliver strategic technical presentations to executives.