Data Engineer

Summary

Join Nava, a public benefit corporation, and become a Data Engineer, developing end-to-end systems for a major government partner. Modernize legacy platforms to improve public-facing processes and user experiences, enabling real-time access to essential services. You will be involved in all stages, from strategy and planning to post-production testing and support. This role requires at least 5 years of data engineering experience and 2 years of cloud data architecture experience (AWS preferred). You will work with cross-functional teams and government partners to design, implement, and deliver scalable, inclusive, and secure systems. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• At least 5 years data engineering experience
• At least 2 years of experience in cloud data architecture (AWS preferred) and big data technologies
• Experience with AWS services including AWS Glue, AWS‬ Athena, AWS Redshift, AWS RDS
• Experience with Databricks or Spark
• Experience with building ETL/ELT pipelines in Python
• Proficient with relational databases and advanced SQL queries
• Experience with data cleaning and data modeling while protecting sensitive data
• Proficient with building data integrations using both API and file-based protocols
• Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
• Equal parts systems thinker and advocate for users
• Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long-term benefits
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset
• Excellent written and real-time communication, technical and otherwise
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
• Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract

Responsibilities

• Collect data access patterns and review current data models to optimize designs for customer use cases
• Develop scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines
• Implement large-scale data ecosystems within cloud-based platforms that include data management and data governance of structured and unstructured data
• Leverage and enhance automation to speed development and improve reliability and performance
• Work with cross-functional project teams to gather business requirements and translate to detailed technical specifications
• Work with Government partners to assist and develop data engineering applications and pipelines that will enable data services and processing capabilities
• Design, develop, test, automate, and deploy data engineering solutions in a cloud platforms, such as AWS
• Participate in software design and code reviews
• Develop automated testing, monitoring and alerting, and CI/CD for production systems
• Maintain security and privacy standards in all aspects of the data pipeline

Benefits

• Health coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Time off – Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge
• Company holidays- Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus – When Nava meets goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Parental leave – Paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
• Wellness program – Full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
• Virtual care – See doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
• Sabbatical leave – Earn extended paid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
• 401(k) match – Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
• Flexible work – Remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
• Home office setup – Company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
• Utility support – Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
• Learning opportunities – Internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
• Development budget – Annual allowance for courses, tuition, certifications, & LinkedIn Learning access
• Referral bonus – Get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
• Commuter benefits – Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
• Insurance coverage – Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
• $135,900 - $153,000 a year