Software Engineer

Summary

Join Nava, a public benefit corporation, and become a Data Engineer. You will collaborate with government stakeholders and internal teams to modernize data architectures and pipelines for critical government programs. Design and implement data models and databases, improve data pipelines, enhance data security, and write code for efficient data processing. Provide subject matter expertise in data and architecture review meetings. Deploy and operate mission-critical systems, adopting data engineering best practices. Support various teams on data initiatives, ensuring optimal data delivery. Make a significant impact on Nava's mission to improve government services. The ideal candidate will work directly with clients in a consulting and delivery capacity.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience with professional software engineering practices using such tools and methodologies as Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development, CI/CD, and Source Code Management
• Experience with building ETL pipelines to ingest, process, and store data
• Prior experience with Python, Java, or Scala programming across multiple use-cases
• Experience with data cleaning and data modeling while protecting sensitive data
• Proficient with building data integrations using both API and file-based protocols
• Proficient with relational databases and advanced SQL queries
• Experience with using data observability tools to maintain data infrastructure and data quality
• Proficient in refining high-level goals into high-impact, low-effort tasks and milestones based on human-centered design practices to prioritize options for stakeholders
• Desire to learn new technologies and languages
• Comfortable troubleshooting complex data and systems interaction problems
• Highly organized and demonstrates critical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Works well independently, as part of a team, and with stakeholders
• Effective oral and written communication skills to relay technical concepts clearly and concisely
• 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

• 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, such as advanced analytics, AI/ML, and experimentation
• 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

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