Description:

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on making government services simple and effective.
The Data Engineer will work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for government partners, improving public-facing processes and user experiences.
Responsibilities include collecting data access patterns, developing scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines, and implementing large-scale data ecosystems within cloud-based platforms.
The role involves working with government partners to develop data engineering applications and pipelines, designing and deploying solutions in cloud platforms like AWS, and maintaining security and privacy standards.
The Data Engineer will also participate in software design and code reviews, develop automated testing and monitoring, and assist in post-production testing and support.

Requirements:

Candidates must have at least 5 years of data engineering experience.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in cloud data architecture, preferably with AWS and big data technologies, is required.
Proficiency in AWS services such as AWS Glue, AWS Athena, AWS Redshift, and AWS RDS is necessary.
Experience with Databricks or Spark, and building ETL/ELT pipelines in Python is essential.
Candidates should be proficient with relational databases and advanced SQL queries, as well as data cleaning and modeling while protecting sensitive data.
Strong problem-solving skills, a systems thinking approach, and the ability to advocate for users are important.
Excellent written and real-time communication skills are required, along with a detail-oriented and resourceful mindset.

Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans is provided.
Employees receive vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days for rest and recharge.
Nava offers 12 paid federal holidays each year in addition to regular PTO.
Eligible employees can receive a performance-based annual bonus when company goals are met.
Paid parental leave is available, along with weekly meal deliveries for new parents.
A wellness program offers physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools.
Virtual care options allow employees to see doctors online with no copay.
Extended paid sabbatical leave is available after continuous service for personal growth or rest.
Nava matches 4% of employee salaries in a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
The company provides a remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling.
Home office setup assistance and monthly utility reimbursements are offered for remote work needs.
Learning opportunities and a development budget are available for professional growth.
A referral bonus is provided for successful candidate referrals.
Commuter benefits are available for in-office travel when applicable.
Disability, life, and accidental death insurance are provided at no cost.
A supportive and collaborative culture is emphasized within the remote-friendly team environment.