Description:

Skylight is a digital consultancy focused on improving public services for government agencies through design and technology.
The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining software systems to enhance government services for users.
The position contributes to a national effort to ensure accurate representation of patients in public health surveillance and response.
Collaboration with public health experts and technologists at the CDC is a key aspect of the job.
Responsibilities include engineering a software product as part of a cross-functional team, advocating for lean-agile engineering principles, and selecting appropriate tools and technologies.
The engineer will analyze systems to identify areas for improvement and communicate solutions effectively.

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 understanding common vulnerabilities is required.
A solid understanding of software systems and their integration, with a focus on performance, reliability, and availability, is necessary.
The ability to take on data engineering responsibilities as needed is expected.
Candidates should prioritize user-centered design and understand the implications of their code.
Effective communication skills for a professional services environment are essential.
A passion for improving public outcomes through government services is required.
Candidates must be willing to travel for work occasionally.
Additional qualifications include experience with public health data, databases, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD best practices, and infrastructure as code.

Competitive salary based on experience and seniority, with ranges for various software engineer levels.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
A 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 10% of salary and no vesting period.
Generous paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 11 federal holidays, and flexible sick leave.
Up to 12 weeks of paid time off for eligible new parents.
Performance rewards including annual salary increases, bonuses, and stock options.
Professional development allowances and tech-related purchase allowances.
Charity donation matching and access to emergency funds before payday.
A flexible, remote-friendly work environment that supports employee well-being and empowerment.