Senior Software Engineer (Ruby)

This is a Fully Remote Job

About Our Client:

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on improving government services through technology. Since 2015, the organization has supported federal, state, and local agencies in overcoming challenges related to legacy technology modernization. It helps agencies deliver user-centered digital products and services built on secure, reliable cloud infrastructure, improving access to public programs and enhancing service delivery.

About the Opportunity:

The SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER (RUBY) will design, develop, and deliver scalable applications that serve millions of Americans. This role is central to modernizing a legacy enterprise platform to enhance public-facing processes and user experiences. The position involves end-to-end involvement from strategy and planning through testing and support, contributing directly to expanding real-time access to government programs.

Responsibilities:

• Design, review, and build well-crafted software with engineering teams
• Collaborate with government partners and contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new and improved systems
• Work in an agile environment to efficiently deliver features meeting user needs
• Develop tools and processes to automate development, testing, and production workflows
• Write and review technical documentation; perform code reviews
• Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems
• Engage in hiring activities as needed

Requirements:

• Experience with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and Typescript
• At least 12 years of full-stack engineering experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments with minimal supervision
• Experience with front-end and back-end web-based systems
• Experience working on large-scale applications and systems
• Strong collaborative, adaptive, and empathetic mindset
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and architecture
• Skilled in developing well-crafted software
• Excellent communication skills
• Client services experience
• Familiarity with modern web development frameworks
• Experience designing scalable, available, and performant application architectures and code
• Self-directed with ability to work effectively in a team
• Experience with automated testing and code quality tools such as Linters
• Aptitude for giving and receiving feedback and fostering team health

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• $153,000—$171,000 USD

Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
• Paid vacation, holidays including Juneteenth, and floating holidays
• 12 paid federal holidays annually
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Paid parental leave with additional support such as weekly meal deliveries
• Wellness program covering physical, mental, and emotional health
• Virtual care access to doctors online with no copay
• Sabbatical leave after continuous service
• 401(k) with 4% company match

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.