Remote DevOps Engineer

Description:

• Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on making government services simple and effective.
• The position is for a DevOps Engineer, which is remote and contingent upon contract award.
• The role involves working with a cross-functional team to improve and manage systems deployed on AWS.
• Responsibilities include setting technical direction and standards, coding, managing services, implementing security controls, mentoring junior engineers, participating in on-call rotations, and engaging in hiring activities.
• The engineer will work with tools such as Docker, Packer, Terraform, and Jenkins, and will be involved in performance testing and maintaining high transaction speeds.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field is required.
• Candidates must have experience leading a small team of 3-5 engineers.
• Previous experience maintaining medium or large-scale production systems or COTS products using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) on AWS is necessary.
• Broad experience with AWS services is essential.
• Significant experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and LaunchDarkly is required.
• Candidates should have substantial experience with Terraform, Atlantis, and other IaC and automation tools.
• Experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Unix/Linux, Scripting, and Security is important.
• The ability to automate tasks using Shell, PowerShell, Bash, or coding in Python, Javascript, or Ruby is needed.
• Excellent written and real-time communication skills are required, along with the ability to learn new development and operations skills.

Benefits:

• 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 meals delivered to new parents' homes.
• A wellness program offers physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools.
• Virtual care is available with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program.
• Employees can earn extended paid sabbatical leave after continuous service.
• Nava matches 4% of employee salaries in a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• The company promotes a remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling.
• A company laptop and setup assistance are provided for remote work needs.
• Monthly reimbursement is available to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.
• Internal training programs and resources are offered for professional skill growth.
• An annual development budget is provided for courses, tuition, certifications, and LinkedIn Learning access.
• Employees can receive a referral bonus for recommending new hires.
• Pre-tax commuter programs are available to support in-office travel when applicable.
• Disability, life, and accidental death insurance are provided at no cost.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture is emphasized, promoting a remote-friendly environment.