Staff/Principal Software Engineer (HHS)

Skylight is a digital consultancy focused on helping government agencies deliver better public services. They are seeking a Staff/Principal Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain software systems that improve government services and partner with government. The role involves collaborating with users, advocating for best practices, and ensuring security and compliance.

Requirements

• Ability to write clean, working, and reusable code
• Experience working with large-scale, production systems
• Familiarity with secure and compliant software development
• Understanding of data engineering concepts
• Understanding of software systems
• Understanding of the importance of user experience
• Ability to work in a professional services environment

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings account
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period
• Flexible paid time-off-policy (generally around 25 days per year)
• Up to 12 weeks paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parents
• Performance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock options
• Business development / sales bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Annual $2,000 allowance for professional development
• Annual $750 allowance for tech-related purchases
• Annual swag budget of $100 to display your Skylight pride with some merchandise
• Dollar-for-dollar charity donation matching, up to $500 per year
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good
• An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good