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SkylightSenior/Staff Software Engineer, Testing (U.S. Air Force)
Skylight is a digital consultancy that partners with government agencies to improve public digital services. The firm is working with a U.S. Air Force program office…
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Skylight is a digital consultancy that partners with government agencies to improve public digital services. The firm is working with a U.S. Air Force program office to modernize civil engineering systems, security, and test automation processes. This fully remote position is designed for an experienced software professional to lead test strategies, replace manual regression with automated suites, and guide government partners through technical transformations. During the first month, the engineer…
Job Description
Skylight is a digital consultancy that partners with government agencies to improve public digital services. The firm is working with a U.S. Air Force program office to modernize civil engineering systems, security, and test automation processes. This fully remote position is designed for an experienced software professional to lead test strategies, replace manual regression with automated suites, and guide government partners through technical transformations.
During the first month, the engineer will evaluate existing workflows with the team and government personnel. Starting in February, the role involves managing a shared team of four test engineers, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring release readiness. Occasional travel to Montgomery, Alabama, and other U.S. Air Force bases is required. The role is contingent upon contract award, with a targeted start date of November 30, 2026.
This is a full-time, exempt position with a flexible, remote-friendly work environment. Compensation is determined through the interview process based on seniority. Skylight provides comprehensive health coverage, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) match up to 10%, flexible paid time off, and parental leave. Additional perks include annual allowances for professional development and technology purchases, performance bonuses, and stock options.
Responsibilities
- Design and establish the testing strategy for a portfolio of web applications
- Construct automated regression suites and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines
- Transition the team from manual regression testing to automated processes to shorten delivery times
- Lead a shared team of four test engineers starting in February
- Communicate release readiness transparently to non-technical stakeholders
- Pair with and mentor government engineers and testers to sustain automated practices
Requirements
- Write clean, functional, and reusable code
- Build secure and compliant software that defends against vulnerabilities
- Design test strategies and automated regression suites for web-based applications
- Lead testers or testing initiatives
- Work in government or regulated environments featuring formal security authorizations
- Collaborate within cross-functional, iterative delivery teams
- Maintain accountability on remote teams
- Conduct all work within the United States, excluding territories
- Hold U.S. citizenship
- Obtain a Common Access Card and any required special access
- Successfully pass a company background check
Qualifications
- Familiarity with Selenium or behavior-driven testing tools such as Cucumber
- Experience with test case management using Zephyr Scale
- Experience integrating automated tests into GitLab CI
- Experience testing Commercial Off-The-Shelf systems like Esri or IBM TRIRIGA
- Experience utilizing AI-assisted tools for test generation with disciplined review
- Experience delivering technology within government, regulated industries, or public-benefit sectors
- A degree or additional years of experience as a substitute, depending on federal contract specifications
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, and health savings account
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of salary with no vesting period
- Flexible paid-time-off policy of about 25 days per year plus 11 paid federal holidays
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster parents
- Performance rewards including annual salary increases, performance bonuses, spot bonuses, and stock options
- Business development and referral bonuses
- Annual $2,000 professional development allowance
- Annual $750 tech-related purchase allowance
- Annual $100 swag budget
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote position, though it does include occasional travel to Montgomery, AL, and other U.S. Air Force bases.
What is the salary range for this role?
The posting lists a salary range of USD 90,000 to 125,000 per year for associate levels, with broader ranges up to 230,000 depending on seniority and the specific engineering tier determined during interviews.
What are the citizenship and clearance requirements?
Candidates must have U.S. citizenship, be able to obtain a Common Access Card along with any special access required for the contract, and successfully complete a company background check.
When is the expected start date?
The target start date is November 30, 2026, and the role is contingent upon Skylight being awarded the underlying contract.
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