Nava · 2 weeks ago
Sr./Principal Software Engineer (Chief Engineer CMS/Federal Health Programs)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$153K/yr - $171K/yr
8+ years expNava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on simplifying government services. They are seeking a Senior / Principal Engineer who will serve as the technical authority for a critical platform at CMS, ensuring the delivery of secure and scalable systems that meet federal compliance standards.
AppsCloud Data ServicesComputerGovernmentGovTechSoftwareWeb Development
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end technical delivery of complex CMS systems, including APIs, data platforms, and cloud-native services
Act as the final technical decision-maker when tradeoffs affect delivery timelines, risk, or compliance
Ensure systems meet non-functional requirements for reliability, scalability, performance, accessibility, and cost efficiency
Provide technical leadership and guidance to tech leads and senior engineers across multiple teams and workstreams
Translate architectural vision and program goals into pragmatic, buildable, and maintainable solutions
Enforce architectural patterns that promote loose coupling, interoperability, reuse, and alignment with CMS enterprise standards
Balance long-term platform health and modernization goals with near-term delivery realities
Collaborate with the Chief Security Engineer to ensure compliance with federal security requirements (FISMA Moderate/High, NIST 800-53) and support ATO and continuous monitoring activities
Own production readiness, operational maturity, and incident response, including observability and on-call practices
Serve as a trusted technical partner to CMS stakeholders and cross-functional teams, clearly communicating complex technical decisions
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience leading the implementation of enterprise-scale systems, preferably in the federal healthcare domain
Proven success in delivering scalable, reliable, and secure IT infrastructures integrating hardware, software, cloud, databases, and APIs
Knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C++) for system development and integration
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to build cloud-based solutions
Organizing, storing, and modeling data to support system operations and analytics
Applying robust security measures to protect systems from cyber threats
Evaluating systems, identifying issues, and creating innovative solutions aligned with business goals
Understanding network infrastructure and protocols for seamless system integration
Aligning IT solutions with business objectives and managing project resources and budgets effectively
Clearly conveying technical concepts, leading teams, making decisions, and fostering collaboration
Staying updated with evolving technologies and continuously enhancing skills
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 — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus — when Nava meets its 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 unpaid 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 opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
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
Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care
Company
Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation that makes government services simple, effective, and accessible to all.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rohan Bhobe
CEO and Co-founder
Senongo Akpem
VP of Design
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