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 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 practices, and infrastructure as code.

Benefits:

• 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, life insurance, and AD&D insurance are included.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are available.
• A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of salary with no vesting period is offered.
• Paid time off includes 20 vacation days, 11 federal holidays, and flexible sick leave.
• Eligible new parents receive up to 12 weeks of paid time off for birth, adoption, or foster care.
• Performance rewards include annual salary increases, bonuses, and stock options.
• Professional development and tech-related purchase allowances are provided annually.
• A charity donation matching program and access to emergency funds before payday are available.
• The work environment is flexible and remote-friendly, promoting empowerment for public good.