Remote Software Engineer III

Description:

• Rise8 is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their remote team, focused on transforming the United States Government through innovative technology and collaboration.
• The company emphasizes employee experience, offering competitive pay, benefits, and a unique culture.
• The role involves working with clients unfamiliar with agile practices, teaching them design thinking, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous-release deployment.
• Responsibilities include learning client preferences, delivering working software, and ensuring project success through collaboration and feedback.
• The engineer will pair with clients' developers to enhance their skills in delivering user stories that provide business value.
• The position requires a commitment to continuous learning and adapting approaches to best meet client needs.
• The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving software development processes.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3-6 years of software development experience in various programming languages.
• Strong communication skills and an interest in a pair-programming environment are essential.
• Experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies is required.
• Proficiency in PHP, Kotlin, Java, or Javascript is necessary, along with experience in Spring Boot, React.JS, Vue, or Redux.
• Candidates should have experience with both frontend and backend development, as well as container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and processes such as Git, Concourse, GitLabCI, SonarQube, Fortify, and ThreadFix is important.
• Demonstrated experience with API development and comfort in Linux environments is required.
• A strong understanding of algorithms, databases, and design patterns is necessary.
• A BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance for U.S. Government work.

Benefits:

• Rise8 offers a flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce.
• The company covers up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on their base health plan, along with 100% coverage for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• A 401k match at 10% of gross pay is provided for retirement savings.
• Employees receive 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 10 Federal holidays, their birthday off, jury duty leave, and bereavement leave.
• An education and training budget of up to $3,500 per year is available for classes, travel, events, and materials.
• Rise8 provides $750 per year for home office technology and equipment, plus $100 per year for company merchandise.
• A wellness budget of up to $500 per calendar year is offered for wellness activities and products, or a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership.
• Employees are provided with a MacBook Pro and multi-port adapter for work purposes.