Senior Data Engineer

Summary

Join Nava, a public benefit corporation, and become a Senior Data Engineer. Lead a team of 6 engineers in modernizing a legacy enterprise platform for a major government partner. You will design, implement, and deliver scalable data systems used by millions. This role demands at least 7 years of agile team experience, 3 years leading engineering teams, and 3 years building data services on AWS. Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, AWS Glue) and proficiency in Python, Go, or Java are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible remote-first work environment.

Requirements

• Open to Data Engineers
• At least 7 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale on Cloud platforms
• At least 3 years of experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
• At least 3 years of experience building data services on AWS
• Experience building large scale data services with FHIR/HL7 in healthcare
• Experience with big data technologies such Apache Spark, AWS Glue, AWS‬ Athena, Databricks‬, AWS Redshift, AWS S3 and AWS RDS
• Proficient writing applications and APIs in Python, Go or Java, 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 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

• Lead a team of 6 engineers
• Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software
• Working in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs
• Design and 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
• Implement data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
• 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
• Participate in software design and code reviews
• Maintain security and privacy standards in all aspects of the data pipeline
• Taking part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed

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