Modernization Tech Lead

Summary

Join Nava as a Tech Lead to spearhead the modernization of a mission-critical legacy system. You will define the technical strategy, lead the engineering team, and ensure the new system meets business needs and technical standards. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, make key architectural decisions, and prioritize technical tasks. Serve as a technical counterpart to client teams, facilitating cross-functional coordination. This role requires proven experience in end-to-end modernization efforts and strong architectural skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading end-to-end modernization efforts, including transitioning from legacy systems (e.g., mainframes, monoliths) to modern architectures (e.g., microservices, cloud-native)
• Strong architectural skills with the ability to design scalable, maintainable and secure systems
• Ability to guide technical direction while balancing short-term and long-term needs
• Advanced proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js , or equivalent)
• Experience with legacy system integration, interface development, and data migration strategies
• Familiarity with APIs, messaging systems, and event-driven architecture
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time to Trenton, NJ
• 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

• Define the technical vision and modernization strategy in collaboration with clients and the delivery team
• Ensure that the modernized system maintains parity with essential legacy functions while introducing improvements
• Make key architectural decisions that balance long-term program goals with short-term delivery needs
• Prioritize technical tasks and manage trade-offs to align with client goals
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to capture critical business rules and constraints
• Serve as a technical counterpart to client engineering and IT teams, supporting alignment and trust-building
• Facilitate cross-functional and cross-delivery-team coordination to unlock dependencies and ensure steady progress across the modernization effort

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