Software Engineer

Skylight is a digital consultancy at the forefront of transforming government services through technology and design. As a Software Engineer, you'll join a critical mission to improve public health surveillance and response at the CDC. You'll work on streamlining disease tracking from diagnostic tests and improving data reporting systems.

The role involves engineering software products within cross-functional teams, implementing lean-agile engineering principles, and selecting appropriate open-source technologies. You'll be responsible for writing clean, secure code while maintaining high standards through automated testing and best practices.

This position offers a unique opportunity to impact public health systems directly, working with leading experts at the CDC. You'll help ensure accurate patient representation in health surveillance and improve connections between healthcare facilities and local public health authorities.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in software engineering fundamentals, have experience with secure and compliant software development, and understand data engineering concepts. Knowledge of public health data standards (FHIR, SNOMED, LOINC) is valuable but not required.

Skylight offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary ranges based on experience level, excellent healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, and substantial professional development opportunities. The company maintains a remote-friendly culture focused on work-life balance and meaningful impact in public service.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about civic technology and public service, offering the chance to drive meaningful change in government systems while working with cutting-edge technologies in a flexible, remote environment.