This company operates with a remote-first culture, allowing team members to work from anywhere. Team members are distributed across the U.S. and Canada.
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All work must be conducted within the U.S.Excluding U.S. territories.Full-TimeGovernment TechnologyPosted
Build and maintain the CI/CD pipelines and AWS infrastructure that keep records systems reliable, secure, and releasable on demand
Engineer a great experience for developers working in web-based environments such as Python, Java, and Node.js through automation, virtualization, and process improvement
Advocate for and adhere to lean-agile engineering principles and practices such as simple design and automated testing
Protect sensitive data by applying security and privacy best practices
Conduct security audits and risk analyses, then plan and implement remediations
Select and use the right tools, frameworks, languages, and technologies for the job, with a preference for open-source solutions
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About Skylight
Skylight transforms government services. You can build digital products that make a real difference in people's lives. We partner with agencies like the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Health and Human Services. You will help create more reliable and accessible public services.
How We Work
Skylight operates with a remote-first philosophy. Your team is fully distributed across the United States. We embrace a startup mentality, focusing on continuous improvement and strong impact. You will find an environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good.
Engineering at Skylight
You will solve complex challenges in digital modernization for government agencies. Our teams apply modern practices like agile delivery, human-centered design, DevOps, and DevSecOps. We build secure, scalable systems using mobile app development (iOS/Android, React Native, Swift, Kotlin) and API-first design. Expect to work with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation), and cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government). You will also utilize containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and observability tooling (Datadog, New Relic). We prioritize open-source solutions where they fit best. Your work will directly enhance public services and national security.
Why Join Us
Drive meaningful change by improving critical government services for millions of users.
Work in a fully remote, flexible environment with a focus on impact and innovation.
Receive a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period.
Access generous professional development funds ($2,000 annually) and tech allowances ($750 annually).
Collaborate with talented public interest technologists on challenging problems.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, and 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 (around 25 days per year) plus 11 paid federal holidays
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave for new birth, adoption, or foster parents
Annual salary increase, performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock options
Annual $2,000 allowance for professional development