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 within a professional services environment are essential.
A passion for improving public outcomes through government services is important.
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.

Skylight offers competitive salaries based on the interview process, with ranges for various software engineer levels.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as life and AD&D insurance, are included.
Employees have access to various financial benefits, including a 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
Generous paid time off policies, including vacation days, federal holidays, and parental leave, are offered.
Performance rewards such as annual salary increases, bonuses, and stock options are available.
Professional development and tech-related purchase allowances are provided annually.
A flexible, remote-friendly work environment is part of the company culture, promoting employee well-being and empowerment.