Job Title: Senior/Staff/Principal Software Engineer (NARA)

Company Name: Skylight

Job Details: $150k-$230k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/yur86c24eivla46e

Job Description: Posted 1d agoSenior/Staff/Principal Software Engineer (NARA)@ SkylightView All JobsWebsiteUnited States$150k-$230k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:engineer software, advocate practices, analyze systemsRequirements Summary:Experience with modern Angular; frontend and backend engineering; senior-level software engineering; secure, scalable code with automated testing; ability to work in a professional services environment; willingness to travel.Technical Tools Mentioned:Angular, AWS, Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, CI/CD, Spring Boot, JavaScript, TypeScript, Full-Stack
About SkylightSkylight 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.About the jobAt Skylight, software engineers design, implement, and maintain software systems to improve government services for users. This software is built to meet the needs of regular users of government services as well as Skylight’s partners in government.In this role, you’ll support the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) as they modernize how critical government records are securely transferred, stored, and accessed. This work is essential to preserving and providing secure access to historical records, supporting NARA’s vital mission for generations to come.What you’ll doEngineer a software product 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 solutionsWhat we're looking forMinimum qualificationsApplied experience with modern AngularExperience with frontend and backend engineeringCurrent job title is Software Engineer at Senior level or higher Ability to write clean, working, and reusable codeCan produce high-quality code by adhering to good practices such as automated testingFamiliar with how to build secure, compliant software and defend against common vulnerabilitiesUnderstand the different pieces of software systems and how to fit them together, while keeping performance, reliability, and availability in mindAbility to take on data engineering responsibilities as neededFlexibility and availability to check in on pipelines during evenings and weekends — if we can’t run system exports during normal business hours without impacting usersUnderstand the importance of always putting users at the center of your work, including thinking through the impact and implications of any code that you writeAbility 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 aligns with our core valuesAbility to travel for work from time to timeNice-to-have qualificationsPrior experience with AWS and DockerExperience with infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation)Experience with SQL databases such as PostgresExperience with search engines such as ElasticsearchFamiliarity with CI/CD best practicesExperience with multiple programming languages and/or full-stack developmentExperience working in a remote-team environmentExperience with Spring BootPrior experience working at a consulting firm or at a civic agencyUndergraduate or graduate degree in technology or engineeringPrior experience working in the archives and records management industryDon’t meet 100% of the criteria but think you can do the job? We’d love to chat anyway! We’re on a mission to build diverse teams, and studies have shown that women and marginalized folks are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t check every box.Other requirementsAbility to obtain and hold a federal public trust (Tier 2).All work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories. Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment.U.S. citizenship required to be eligible for employment.You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.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.Position typeThis is a full-time, exempt position.LocationThis is a fully remote position.Care packageSalaryWe want to give you the most competitive salary possible. After all, you deserve it! To that end, we use the results of our interview process to determine what salary is most appropriate given your current level of seniority. For a Software Engineer at Skylight, the current salary ranges are as follows:Associate Software Engineer : $90,000–$125,000Software Engineer  I: $120,000–$140,000Software Engineer II: $135,000–$160,000Senior Software Engineer: $150,000–$185,000Staff Software Engineer: $170,000–$203,000Principal Software Engineer:  $180,000–$230,000BenefitsYour well-being is important to us, so we focus on supporting you in a variety of ways:Medical 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 goodInterview tipsWe want you to have a great interview experience with us! Here are some tips to help you prepare for a successful interview:Visit our join page to learn more about how our interview process works.Check out our Career Pathways framework to learn more about the different roles within Skylight and the skills needed to do them.If you’d like to request reasonable accommodations during the application or interviewing process, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting@skylight.digital.We participate in E-Verify and upon hire, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you’re authorized to work in the U.S.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.