Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2013, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.

As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services.

People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners better understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

Position Summary

Nava’s Software Engineer works with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software. The incumbent collaborates with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems, while working in an agile manner to efficiently deliver new features that meet user needs. The Software Engineer creates efficient tools and processes to automate Nava’s development, testing, and production workflows, routinely participating in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur. These responsibilities together support Nava’s culture and mission: Be Active Stewards, Pursue the Root Cause, Think Long-Term, Build Together, Inclusion is Essential and Progress Takes Work.

What You'll Do

Writing and implementing code
Performing local testing to ensure acceptance criteria have been met
Writing technical specifications (tech specs) to introduce new functionality or features to the codebase
Receiving and applying feedback to the codebase before implementation
Reviewing pull requests to identify needs prior to merging
Providing feedback to teammates on pull requests for collaboration on proposed changes
Implementing and testing updates for design systems such as web designIdentifying and proposing solutions to blockers encountered with the work
Collaborating with internal and external engineers via engineering huddles
Attending standup meetings to discuss project updates and status
Participating in refinements to estimate level of difficulty for each ticket
Participating in biweekly retrospectives (retros) to discuss sprint efficiencies or inefficiencies
Participating in sprint demo meetings to demonstrate work completed or in progress
Sharing expertise with others by providing feedback to designers, project managers, and other engineers to develop solutions and priorities
Serving as a resource to peers on Nava’s culture and expectations
Participating in Engineering critiques with other teams to provide and receive feedback on work performed
Interfacing with clients to provide project updates and propose solutions

Required Skills

6+ years experience developing software in a team environment, preferably building distributed systems
Strong experience in the healthcare industry - you know FHIR very well
Experience utilizing Smart on FHIR standards to build healthcare applications
Current and/or prior experience developing API endpoints with Java, or Python
Open to Backend engineers or Full-Stack leaning Backend engineers
Understanding of web and mobile user interface design best practices
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

Other Requirements

All roles at Nava require the following:

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.

Perks working with Nava

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.

Location

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time. Additionally, if employed with Nava, you must be based in the U.S. and cannot work from outside the country.

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Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process.

We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.