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Nava · 5 months ago

Sr. Software Engineer (Ruby)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$136K/yr - $153K/yr

6+ years exp

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on improving government services through technology. The Sr. Software Engineer will work on building scalable infrastructure for government projects, developing end-to-end systems that enhance user experiences and ensure security and accessibility for millions of Americans.

AppsCloud Data ServicesComputerGovernmentGovTechSoftwareWeb Development

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software

Collaborating 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, and 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

Qualification

RubyRuby on RailsWeb application developmentAPI creationWeb accessibility standardsSystems thinkingEmpathetic mindsetCommunicationCross-functional collaborationDetail-oriented

Required

At least 6 years of hands-on professional work experience building web applications and creating APIs

Experience with Ruby, Ruby on Rails

Understanding of web and mobile user interface design best practices

Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a self-directed manner that requires minimal supervision

Familiarity with web accessibility standards to deliver services that are not just minimally accessible, but a simple and intuitive experience for all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

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 real-time communication, technical and otherwise

Legal authorization to work in the United States

Ability to 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