Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Skylight is a digital consultancy using design and technology to help government agencies deliver better public services. We’re at the forefront of a civic movement to reinvent how all levels of government serve families, patients, and many others in today's digital world.

If you want to play a part in driving this critical movement forward, we’d love for you to join our growing team of public interest technologists. The work we do matters.

In Short

• Engineer a software product as part of a cross-functional team.
• Advocate for lean-agile engineering principles.
• Select and use appropriate tools and technologies.
• Analyze systems for improvement opportunities.
• Write clean, reusable code.
• Build secure and compliant software.
• Understand data engineering fundamentals.
• Communicate effectively with clients.
• Passionate about improving government services.
• Ability to travel for work.

Requirements

• Experience in software project lifecycle.
• Ability to produce high-quality code.
• Familiarity with CI/CD best practices.
• Experience with databases and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Docker, Terraform).
• Experience working in remote-team environments.
• Understanding of user-centered design.
• Ability to work in a professional services environment.
• Passion for civic technology.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible paid time-off policy.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of salary.
• Annual allowances for professional development and tech purchases.
• Performance rewards and bonuses.
• Charity donation matching.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.
• Supportive work culture focused on public good.