Nava · 3 days ago
Software Engineer (Backend-Python)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$107K/yr - $121K/yr
5+ years expNava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation dedicated to improving government services. The Software Engineer role involves developing scalable systems for government partners, modernizing legacy platforms, and ensuring user-friendly access to essential services.
AppsCloud Data ServicesComputerGovernmentGovTechSoftwareWeb Development
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software
Collaborate 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, 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
Required
Open to Backend engineers
At least 5 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale on Cloud platforms
Experience developing applications with Python, Fargate, Lambda, OpenAPI, Fargate, Lambda
Experience working with AWS Step Functions
Experience utilizing AWS cloud native services and big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Parquet
Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
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 — 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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