Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Rise8 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team, which is dedicated to transforming the United States Government through innovative technology and collaboration.
• The company values employee experience and offers competitive pay, benefits, and a unique culture.
• The role involves working closely with clients who are new to agile methodologies, teaching them practices such as design thinking, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous-release deployment.
• The engineer will be responsible for understanding client learning preferences and feedback mechanisms to effectively communicate and deliver software solutions.
• Daily responsibilities include pairing with clients' developers, delivering working software, and ensuring continuous feedback from users.
• The engineer will work in small, rotating teams to tackle new challenges and foster a culture of experimentation and learning.
• The position requires a commitment to building software that meets user needs and business objectives while ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 6-10 years of software development experience in various programming languages.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to work in a pair-programming environment are essential.
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies is required.
• A passion for skill growth and tackling challenging problems is necessary.
• Proficiency in PHP, Kotlin, Java, or JavaScript is expected.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring Boot, React.JS, Vue, or Redux is required.
• Candidates should have experience in both frontend and backend development.
• Knowledge of container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes is necessary.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and processes, including Git, Concourse, GitLabCI, SonarQube, Fortify, and ThreadFix, is required.
• Demonstrated experience with API development is essential.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in Linux environments.
• A strong understanding of algorithms, databases, and design patterns is required.
• Strong facilitation skills are necessary.
• A BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
• The ability to obtain a security clearance for U.S. Government work is mandatory.

Benefits:

• Rise8 offers a flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce.
• The company covers up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on their base health plan, along with 100% coverage for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• A 401k match at 10% of gross pay is provided.
• Employees receive 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 11 Federal holidays, their birthday, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• An education and training budget of up to $3,500 per year is available for classes, travel, events, and materials.
• Rise8 provides $750 per year for home office technology and equipment, as well as $100 per year for company merchandise.
• A wellness budget of up to $500 per calendar year is offered for various wellness activities and products, or employees can opt for a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership.
• Employees are provided with a MacBook Pro for their work.