Remote Senior/Staff Software Engineer (CDC)

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 and partners.
• The position requires collaboration with public health experts and technologists at the CDC to develop automated tools for public health investigations and health equity.
• Responsibilities include engineering software products 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 software system integration is essential.
• The ability to take on data engineering responsibilities and prioritize user-centered design is required.
• Effective communication skills within a professional services environment are necessary.
• A passion for improving public outcomes through government services is important.
• Candidates should be willing to travel for work occasionally.
• Additional qualifications include experience with public health data systems, healthcare data standards, content management systems, databases, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD best practices, and infrastructure as code.
• A federal public trust (tier 2) is required, along with the ability to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Skylight offers competitive salaries based on experience and seniority, with ranges for various software engineering positions.
• 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 perks include professional development allowances, tech purchase allowances, charity donation matching, and access to emergency funds.
• The work environment is flexible and remote-friendly, promoting empowerment for public good.