Remote Senior/Staff Software Engineer (DHS)

Description:

• As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer at Skylight, you will be part of a digital consultancy focused on using design and technology to enhance government services.
• You will work on designing, implementing, and maintaining software systems to improve government services for users, including DHS initiatives related to immigration, travel, and law enforcement.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team, including user experience researchers, designers, product managers, and engineers, to engineer software products.
• Advocate for and adhere to lean-agile engineering principles and practices such as API-first design, continuous integration, version control, and automated testing.
• Select and utilize appropriate tools, frameworks, languages, and technologies, with a preference for open-source solutions.
• Analyze systems to identify technical debt, instability, and design solutions for improvement.

Requirements:

• Ability to write clean, working, and reusable code.
• Produce high-quality code by following good practices like automated testing.
• Familiarity with building secure, compliant software and defending against common vulnerabilities.
• Foundational understanding of data engineering and various datastores for persistent data handling.
• Proficiency in frontend development using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, focusing on creating accessible, user-centered interfaces complying with WCAG standards.
• Experience working within a professional services environment and effectively communicating with clients.
• Passion for creating better public outcomes through government services.
• Ability to travel occasionally for work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on interview results and seniority level.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, and various healthcare accounts.
• Generous 401(k) match up to 10% of salary with no vesting period.
• Paid time off, including vacation days, federal holidays, and flexible sick leave.
• Performance rewards, annual salary increase, bonuses, and stock options.
• Professional development and tech-related purchase allowances.
• Swag budget for Skylight merchandise, charity donation matching, and emergency expense coverage.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.
• Empowering environment to contribute to public good initiatives.