Description:

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on making government services simple and effective.
The Software Engineer (Backend - Python) will work remotely and is responsible for developing end-to-end systems for a major government partner.
The role involves modernizing an existing legacy enterprise platform to improve public-facing processes and user experiences.
Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and delivering scalable systems that millions of Americans depend on.
The engineer will collaborate with fellow engineers and government partners to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements.
The position requires working in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs.
The engineer will create tools and processes to automate development, testing, and production workflows.
Responsibilities also include writing and reviewing technical documentation, performing code reviews, and participating in an on-call rotation for production support.
The role may involve hiring activities such as submitting referrals and conducting interviews.

Requirements:

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably with medium to large-scale cloud platforms.
Experience developing applications with Python, Fargate, Lambda, and OpenAPI is required.
Candidates should have experience working with AWS Step Functions and utilizing AWS cloud-native services and big data technologies like Apache Spark and Parquet.
The ideal candidate should possess tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code.
Candidates must be highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented.
The ability to think strategically about trade-offs and short-term versus long-term benefits is essential.
An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans to support overall health needs.
Paid time off including vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days to rest and recharge.
Eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus when Nava meets its goals.
Paid parental leave with weekly meals delivered to new parents' homes.
A wellness program offering physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools.
Virtual care options with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program.
Extended paid sabbatical leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest.
A 401(k) match of 4% of salary to support retirement savings.
A remote-first work environment with flexibility around schedules and responsibilities.
Company-provided laptop and setup assistance for remote work needs.
Monthly reimbursement for eligible home office utility expenses.
Internal training programs and resources for professional skill growth.
An annual development budget for courses, tuition, certifications, and LinkedIn Learning access.
Referral bonuses for recommending candidates who join the team.
Pre-tax commuter benefits for in-office travel when applicable.
Disability, life, and accidental death insurance provided at no cost.
A supportive and collaborative remote-friendly team culture.