To any programmers looking to work in Congress, there's a job opening for a "Software Technician" in the Office of Legislative Counsel[0]:

    MEM-098-12
    The House Office of Legislative Counsel is looking for a Software Technician to 
    augment their existing IT staff. This position is a support position that solves daily 
    software issues as they arise and performs preventive maintenance routines.4
    Core Responsibilities:
    To troubleshoot and maintain office drafting software, document management 
    software, and related supporting software. To monitor nightly scheduled jobs for 
    errors and fix as needed. To work with systems administrator in solving problems 
    when underlying operating system or network permissions may be part of the 
    problem. Assist end-users with resolution of system related technical challenges
    Duties:
    Check logs from nightly automated scripts on SQL server, and utility file servers 
    for anomalies; assist in deploying/installing software written by office 
    programmers as well as outside vendors; provide backup assistance to the system 
    administrator on desktop and operating system issues when necessary; 
    create/modify utility scripts in DOS batch and VBscript ; test certain software on 
    new desktops and laptops before they are assigned to users ; perform SQL queries 
    to assist in troubleshooting; performs or commissions network, personal 
    computer, and peripheral maintenance; adds, updates, and deletes users from the 
    document management and authoring systems; eventually provides computer 
    software training to staff; document tasks and fixes in internal wiki used by 
    office;  attend weekly staff meeting to discuss present and potential upcoming 
    issues; Performs other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    At least 4 years technical training or equivalent work experience with computers, 
    software and hardware; at least 2 years experience working with Windows 
    networks (LAN); strong academic credentials; knowledge of current Windows 
    software and applications; ability to work with technical peers and users of 
    computer systems;
    some knowledge of SQL queries, XML markup language, PERL programming 
    language, and VB programming language helpful; strong oral  and  written  
    communication  skills; abilityto work cooperatively and courteously with others; 
    and
    availability to after hours and as needed (a few times a year generally)
    Applicant Instructions:
    Email resume and cover letter with subject line “Software Technician” to 
    legcoun@mail.house.gov.

[0] http://www.house.gov/content/jobs/members_and_committees.php (free subscription required)