Workflow / Software Engineer

SkyePoint Decisions; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification incentive program

PTO

Floating federal holidays

Health insurance

401k match

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Workflow/Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Education’s CPSS in Washington, DC. This contingent role is remote and based on contract win, with a focus on automating evidence collection, approvals, and policy enforcement. You will design and develop workflow applications, integrate with APIs, and implement automated testing while maintaining runbooks and ADRs.

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain Public Trust are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 5–10 years of experience for mid-level.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current processes to identify automation opportunities.
• Design and develop workflow applications, services, forms, and integrations.
• Automate evidence collection, task routing, approvals, policy enforcement.
• Integrate workflows with APIs, data sources, security tools, and repositories.
• Develop unit, integration, and end-to-end automated tests; support validation.
• Maintain Launch Pad-aligned documentation (roadmaps, ADRs, runbooks, README, change plans, release notes).
• Participate in code reviews, backlog refinement, defect correction, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Workflow automation

CI/CD

APIs

Testing

US Citizenship

Public Trust eligibility

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in CS/SE/IS

Tools

Jira/Confluence

GitLab

AWS

REST APIs

Automation tools

Job description

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

This is a contingent position based upon contract win.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Workflow/Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Education’s (DoED) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) in Washington, DC.

This person develops software and workflow automation that replaces manual or disconnected activities with integrated, traceable processes supporting evidence collection, assessments, approvals, policy enforcement, and operational decision support.

This is a remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze current processes, user needs, business rules, handoffs, data inputs, decisions, and exception paths to identify automation opportunities.
• Design and develop workflow applications, services, scripts, rules, notifications, forms, and integrations using customer-approved technologies.
• Automate evidence collection, task routing, status tracking, approvals, policy enforcement, and operational reporting where applicable.
• Integrate workflows with APIs, data sources, security tools, ATO automation capabilities, and customer repositories.
• Develop unit, integration, and end-to-end automated tests and support user/operational validation.
• Maintain Launch Pad-aligned documentation including roadmaps, ADRs, runbooks, README content, change plans, and release notes.
• Participate in code reviews, demonstrations, backlog refinement, defect correction, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; 5-10 years of relevant experience for mid-level assignments or equivalent demonstrated capability.
• Senior industry professional certification such as CISSP or equivalent.
• Experience developing software, workflow automation, scripts, services, or low-code/no-code automation in enterprise environments.
• Experience translating process and user requirements into maintainable automated solutions.
• Working knowledge of APIs, data integration, automated testing, source control, and CI/CD.
• Ability to obtain a 6c Public Trust. At least an active Secret clearance is highly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workflow/BPM platforms
• REST APIs
• Jira/Confluence
• GitLab
• AWS
• Automated testing frameworks
• Rules/policy automation

Compensation:

Salary Range: TBD

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate’s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched.

What We Can Offer You:

• At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.

SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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