Description:

Skylight is a digital consultancy focused on improving public services for government agencies through design and technology.
The Senior/Staff Software Engineer will work with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to enhance the grant recipient experience.
The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining software systems that improve government services for users and partners.
Responsibilities include engineering a software product as part of a cross-functional team, advocating for lean-agile engineering principles, selecting appropriate tools and technologies, and analyzing systems for improvement opportunities.

Requirements:

Candidates must be able to write clean, reusable code and produce high-quality code through automated testing.
Familiarity with building secure, compliant software and defending against common vulnerabilities is required.
Understanding of software systems and their integration, with a focus on performance, reliability, and availability, is essential.
Candidates should be able to take on data engineering responsibilities and prioritize user-centered design in their work.
Effective communication skills for a professional services environment are necessary.
A passion for improving public outcomes through government services is important.
Candidates must be able to travel for work occasionally.
U.S. citizenship may be required for some federal contracts, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skylight offers competitive salaries based on experience, with ranges for various software engineering levels.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employees receive life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) match up to 10% of salary with no vesting period.
Paid time off includes 20 vacation days, 11 federal holidays, and flexible sick leave, along with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
Performance rewards include annual salary increases, bonuses, and stock options.
Additional benefits include professional development allowances, tech-related purchase allowances, charity donation matching, and access to emergency funds.
The work environment is flexible and remote-friendly, promoting empowerment for public good.