Nava · 5 months ago
Software Engineer (FHIR)
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on simplifying government services. The Software Engineer role involves collaborating with government partners to design, implement, and deploy software solutions while automating development workflows and supporting production systems.
AppsCloud Data ServicesComputerGovernmentGovTechSoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
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 design
Identifying 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Health coverage
Insurance coverage
Time off
Company holidays
Annual bonus
Parental leave
Wellness program
Virtual care
Sabbatical leave
401(k) match
Flexible work
Home office setup
Utility support
Learning opportunities
Development opportunities
Referral bonus
Commuter benefits
Supportive culture
Company
Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation that makes government services simple, effective, and accessible to all.
Funding
Current Stage
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Washington Technology
2025-03-14
2024-05-23
2024-04-29
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