[Remote] Senior/Staff Software Engineer (U. S. Air Force)

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Skylight is a digital consultancy focused on enhancing government services through technology. They are seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure software systems for the U.S. Air Force, aiming to improve operational efficiency and mission readiness.

Responsibilities

Engineer mobile software products as part of a cross-functional team, which includes user experience researchers and designers, product managers, engineers, and other functional specialists Achieve technical excellence by advocating for and adhering to lean-agile engineering principles and practices such as API-first design, simple design, continuous integration, version control, and automated testing Select and use the right tools, frameworks, languages, and technologies for the job, with a preference for open-source solutions Analyze systems to identify technical debt, instability, unreliability, and other opportunities for improvement, as well as design, document, and communicate solutions Coordinate with government partners to ensure seamless integration with their existing tools and processes Skills Ability to write clean, working, and reusable code Experience with Full-stack, mobile app dev experience (e.g., iOS/Android, React Native, Swift, Kotlin) Mobile application development in a system of systems Can produce high-quality code by adhering to good practices such as automated testing Familiar with how to build secure, compliant software and defend against common vulnerabilities Possess a foundational understanding of data engineering, including how to use various datastores to handle persistent data in software systems Understand the different pieces of software systems and how to fit them together, while keeping performance, reliability, and availability in mind Understand the importance of always putting users at the center of your work, including thinking through the impact and implications of any code that you write Experience delivering products in defense or similarly regulated environments Ability to work successfully within a professional services environment (e.g., can communicate effectively with clients) Passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government services A mindset and work approach that align with Skylight's core values Ability to travel for work from time to time All work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories. This role requires U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment As a government contractor, you may be required to obtain a public trust or security clearance, up to Top Secret You may be required to complete a company background check successfully Some of our available roles are on federal contracts that require a degree or additional years of experience as a substitute Familiarity with software engineering best practices Consulting experience, and mentoring/coaching personnel Edge computing and experience with AI/ML is helpful Experience with multiple programming languages and/or full-stack development Prior experience working in the civic tech space Experience working in a remote-team 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), plus 11 paid federal holidays 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 (hoodies, hats, and more) 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 Company Overview Dice is a job-searching platform for technology professionals. It is a sub-organization of DHI Group. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http//www.dice.com.