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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. Responsibilities Description Closing Date: Open Until Filled 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. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Systems and Operations team in LCS. This is a senior level position where you can use your expertise to help us maintain, update, and support the Electronic Voting System (EVS) for the House of Representatives. You will be a key technical resource for all facets of the Electronic Voting System. In this capacity you will: Contribute to the EVS by designing systems, developing software, performing code reviews, fixing bugs, and supporting operations. Provide support for the EVS and users and ensure that systems are secure and available. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and equivalent work experience is preferred. 7 or more years’ experience building applications in an enterprise environment. Relevant experience in C programming on Linux. Must have the ability to learn quickly, work under pressure, and grasp both technical and business-related concepts in a rapidly changing environment. Additional desired experience Strong in C pointers, data structures, and memory allocation TCP/IP sockets Threads TCPDump or Wireshark Linux GDB debugging Linux system calls Linux shell scripting, Bourn or Korn Oracle Sql/SqlPlus Oracle Pro CVB.net/C# helpful. Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email [email protected] for more information. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. EOE. Education Additional Information