Software Engineer - 1092 - (Moscow, ID)
Job description
Important information before applying:
Location: This position is based on-site in Moscow, Idaho, and requires five days per week in the office. We will consider only candidates who currently live locally or are willing to relocate.
Work Authorization: To respect your time, we cannot provide employment visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Before applying, please confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
As a Software Engineer at Lightcast, you will collaborate with engineers and product managers to design, build, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions. You will develop and maintain reliable systems, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and continuously improve the technologies and processes you work with. We welcome candidates with a range of backgrounds, including recent graduates and those with a few years of professional experience. What matters most is a strong foundation in software development, demonstrated technical capability, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.Major
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers to understand requirements and develop effective software solutions.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and reliable software using established coding standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and debug software to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability.
- Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback to peers, and incorporate feedback into your own work.
- Document code, features, systems, and processes to support collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Apply software testing principles and methodologies throughout the development process.
- Work with relevant programming languages and technologies, such as TypeScript, Python, Go, or Rust.
- Work with databases, including SQL and NoSQL technologies, and cloud infrastructure such as AWS or similar platforms.
- Use modern development tools and practices, including Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and agentic development tools and workflows.
- Continuously develop technical knowledge and apply new learning to improve software, processes, and development practices.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent education, training, or practical experience.
- Demonstrated software engineering capability gained through professional experience, internships, coursework, projects, or other hands-on technical work. We encourage candidates ranging from recent graduates to those with 2+ years of professional experience to apply.
- Solid understanding of software development principles, data structures, algorithms, and software testing methodologies.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as TypeScript, Python, Go, or Rust.
- Experience with databases, cloud infrastructure, and modern software development practices.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Experience with web development frameworks and technologies, such as React, Angular, or Node.js, is a plus.
Skills mentioned
We connect people with jobs by providing businesses, communities, and education institutions with the best labor market data possible. Our data-driven insight enables better, faster decisions. What we do At Lightcast, our software products, APIs, and consulting solutions bring clarity to the fast-changing world of work. Formerly Emsi Burning Glass, Lightcast has over two decades of experience in finding solutions and delivering the competitive edge our clients demand. With world-class customer service, we provide the answers and insight to meet your specific need—because every decision made without data is just a shot in the dark. By helping communities, businesses, and education institutions succeed, our ultimate goal is connecting individuals with the right skills and right jobs in the right places. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to create a job market that works for everyone. How we do it Lightcast is a global pioneer in the collection and big-data analysis of information on the labor market. Our data provides the world’s most detailed information about occupations, skills in demand, and career pathways. Our tools collect real-time data from over 65,000 sources every day, contributing to a database with over 1 billion job postings and billions of other data points. We combine that with curated input from dozens of other statistical sources, like government agencies, to provide the most complete view possible of the fast-changing labor market. We put that information to work for businesses, communities, and education providers by showing them the granular details and big-picture trends they need in their organizations. Whether you’re interested in software salaries in Seattle, need new skills in New Zealand, or looking for anything in between, Lightcast data can provide the insight you need. Where you can find us Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and Moscow, Idaho, we are active in more than 30 countries and have offices in the United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, Canada, and India. Lightcast is backed by global private equity leader KKR. Lightcast Principles Live the mission: We genuinely care about the work we do and never lose sight of the human behind the data. Innovate, inside and out: We take personal responsibility for finding new and better ways to do all things—large and small, internally and externally. Give customers the unexpected: We aim to exceed customer expectations and seek opportunities to excite and delight with every interaction. Hide nothing, own everything: We strive to be transparent in our actions, own our mistakes, and remain humble in our approach. Teamwork makes the data work: We work together, respect our differences, play to our strengths, and celebrate our successes. #crushedit
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