Devops Engineer/Full Stack Engineer (GS-13)
U.S. Tax Court
Remote (US) · $122k–$158k a year · Posted October 27, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $140,054 a year. Across 51 open devops engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $123,000 to $146,500 and the median is $135,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 4% above the median.
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About the job
Summary
A hands-on software engineer who develops applications and cloud infrastructure while improving automated delivery, security, reliability, and developer experience. Remote work eligibility is subject to position requirements, and management approval. Must meet applicable Court information security, acceptable use, etc. May be required to support planned releases, incident response, or production issues.
Duties
Design, deliver, operate, and continuously improve secure, reliable Court applications and cloud-based services using modern software engineering and DevOps practices.
Qualifications
CORE COMPETENCIES TypeScript software development for modern web and service-based applications Infrastructure as Code using Terraform CI/CD automation and workflow engineering using GitHub Actions AWS cloud services, architectures, security, and operations Git-based source control, pull requests, code review, and branching strategies Automated testing, secure coding, observability, and application troubleshooting Agile software delivery, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration Professional judgment, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements
This vacancy is classified as Highly Skilled: A job profile that requires substantial relevant experience that includes duties that cannot be performed by an incumbent newly trained in the subject matter. The position may require professional licensure or certification and includes duties that cannot be performed by an incumbent who does not hold such license or certification. A minimum of four years of experience is required.
How you will be evaluated
Applicants will be evaluated based on their background and experience.
How to apply
Applicants may apply by submitting their resume (limited to two-pages) Include a Cover Letter that outlines how your experience and qualifications relate to the Core Competencies and Duties described in this Vacancy Announcement
Other information
ROLE OUTCOMES Reliable, maintainable applications and cloud infrastructure delivered through repeatable engineering practices. Automated build, test, security, and deployment workflows that support efficient and controlled software delivery. Infrastructure changes defined and managed through Terraform with appropriate review and traceability. Effective use of AWS services with attention to security, performance, resiliency, and cost awareness. Reduced deployment risk through testing, peer review, monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement. Effective collaboration with product owners, technical staff, vendors, and Court stakeholders.