Software Engineer

Summary

Join Nava, a public benefit corporation, and work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for government agencies. You will design, implement, and deliver services that millions of Americans depend on, modernizing legacy systems to improve public-facing processes and user experiences. The Software Engineer role involves end-to-end system development, from strategy and planning to post-production testing and support. You will collaborate with government partners and other contractors, working in an agile manner to efficiently deliver new features. This position requires experience with Python, AWS services, and big data technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about building inclusive, well-designed, and secure systems.

Requirements

• Open to Backend engineers
• At least 5 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale on Cloud platforms
• Experience developing applications with Python,‬ Fargate, Lambda,OpenAPI,‬ Fargate, Lambda
• Experience working with AWS Step Functions
• Experience utilizing AWS cloud native services and big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Parquet
• Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
• 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 fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software
• Collaborate with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems
• Working in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs
• Creating tools and processes to automate our development, testing, and production workflows
• Writing and reviewing technical documentation, performing code reviews
• Participating in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur
• 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