Software Developer

Highlight Technologies•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Highlight is seeking a Washington, DC based Software Developer to join a new team supporting the Department of Transportation. This role will build web applications and engage with non-technical stakeholders on project needs. Join us as a fellow employee owner! For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results. Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.

Requirements

Minimum 6-years’ experience in writing complex queries and design efficient schemas.
Proficiency in building scalable web applications and optimizing backend performance.
Proven ability to communicate technical trade-offs to non-technical partners, ensuring stakeholders understand the long-term impact of technical debt on business goals.
Bachelors degree in computer science
Ability to obtain/maintain public trust background check