[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.ResponsibilitiesEngineer mobile software products as part of a cross-functional team, which includes user experience researchers and designers, product managers, engineers, and other functional specialistsAchieve 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 testingSelect and use the right tools, frameworks, languages, and technologies for the job, with a preference for open-source solutionsAnalyze systems to identify technical debt, instability, unreliability, and other opportunities for improvement, as well as design, document, and communicate solutionsCoordinate with government partners to ensure seamless integration with their existing tools and processesSkillsAbility to write clean, working, and reusable codeExperience with Full-stack, mobile app dev experience (e.g., iOS/Android, React Native, Swift, Kotlin)Mobile application development in a system of systemsCan produce high-quality code by adhering to good practices such as automated testingFamiliar with how to build secure, compliant software and defend against common vulnerabilitiesPossess a foundational understanding of data engineering, including how to use various datastores to handle persistent data in software systemsUnderstand the different pieces of software systems and how to fit them together, while keeping performance, reliability, and availability in mindUnderstand the importance of always putting users at the center of your work, including thinking through the impact and implications of any code that you writeExperience delivering products in defense or similarly regulated environmentsAbility to work successfully within a professional services environment (e.g., can communicate effectively with clients)Passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government servicesA mindset and work approach that align with Skylight's core valuesAbility to travel for work from time to timeAll work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories. This role requires U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employmentAs a government contractor, you may be required to obtain a public trust or security clearance, up to Top SecretYou may be required to complete a company background check successfullySome of our available roles are on federal contracts that require a degree or additional years of experience as a substituteFamiliarity with software engineering best practicesConsulting experience, and mentoring/coaching personnelEdge computing and experience with AI/ML is helpfulExperience with multiple programming languages and/or full-stack developmentPrior experience working in the civic tech spaceExperience working in a remote-team environmentBenefitsMedical insurance, dental insurance, vision insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife and AD&D insuranceDependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings accountDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting periodFlexible paid-time-off policy (generally around 25 days per year), plus 11 paid federal holidaysUp to 12 weeks paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parentsPerformance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock optionsBusiness development / sales bonusesReferral bonusesAnnual $2,000 allowance for professional developmentAnnual $750 allowance for tech-related purchasesAnnual 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 yearFlexible, remote-friendly work environmentAn environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public goodCompany OverviewDice 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.