Principal Software Engineer - FHIR

Summary

Join Nava as a Principal Software Engineer (FHIR) and become a vital bridge between Nava, technical experts, external developers, and clients. As an architect, strategist, consultant, and translator, you will drive the overall strategy and architecture for FHIR-based software services within major federal agencies. You will be a dynamic, technically-oriented individual with the ability to delve deep into technology, find ways to improve it, and help the end-user community understand and adopt our clients’ technologies. You will collaborate with clients to shape product roadmaps, provide subject matter expertise, train engineers, and drive technical direction. This role requires expertise in HL7 FHIR and related standards and a strong understanding of the healthcare industry. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Current and/or prior experience developing API endpoints with Kotlin, Java, Python, Ruby, etc
• At least 6 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale web applications on Cloud Platforms
• Strong experience in the healthcare industry - you live and breathe HL7/FHIR!
• Experience utilizing Smart on FHIR standards to build healthcare applications
• Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
• Equal parts systems thinker, software engineer and overall evangelist
• 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 verbal communication skills, 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

• Working with software engineers in understanding FHIR objects and relationships, the standards landscape, and implementation considerations related to claims data
• Crafting long-term strategic roadmaps related to FHIR conformance and overall standards development
• Active work within the HL7 and related standards bodies
• Developing a deep understanding of the developer user space and their needs now and in the future
• Prototyping new features, tools, etc
• Working closely with product, design, and engineering teams to share developer user needs now and in the future. This should deeply inform project direction
• Reviewing, improving, and writing user documentation, product and technical plans, and software with an eye toward user needs now and in the future
• Taking on software engineering tasks on an as-needed basis, including building new features needed by users or debugging user issues

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
• Supportive culture – A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care