Description:

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on making government services simple, effective, and accessible to all.
The Software Engineer will work on small teams to build scalable applications for government clients, designing, implementing, and delivering services that millions of Americans depend on.
The role emphasizes the importance of technology that improves people's lives while maintaining a focus on simplicity, empathy, and accessibility.
The engineer will primarily work with Ruby on Rails to modernize an existing legacy enterprise platform, enhancing public-facing processes and user experiences.
Responsibilities include collaborating with fellow engineers, government partners, and contractors to architect and deploy new systems, working in an agile manner, creating automation tools, writing technical documentation, participating in code reviews, and being part of an on-call rotation for production support.
The position requires involvement in hiring activities as needed.

Requirements:

Proficiency in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and JavaScript is required.
Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in full-stack engineering in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Experience with web-based systems, both front-end and back-end, is essential.
Applicants should have meaningful experience working on large-scale applications and systems.
A collaborative, empathetic, and positive mindset is necessary.
Candidates must possess knowledge of engineering fundamentals and architecture, as well as expertise in developing well-crafted software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Experience with modern web development frameworks and designing scalable application architectures is necessary.
Candidates should be self-directed and able to work effectively in a team.
Previous experience as a software engineer and familiarity with testing, particularly automated testing, is required.
Knowledge of code quality tools and system design is essential.

Nava offers highly competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits to prioritize employee well-being.
Employees enjoy 20 days of accrued PTO, 12 paid federal holidays, 5 prorated floating holidays, and unlimited sick leave.
An annual discretionary bonus is provided to eligible employees based on company performance.
The company offers 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and weekly meal deliveries during the leave period.
Employees have access to a comprehensive Employee Wellness Program and zero copay virtual doctor visits through UHC.
Fertility support and treatment options are available.
A sabbatical leave program is offered to employees.
Nava matches 4% of employee salaries in 401k contributions.
Flexible work arrangements are available to suit individual needs.
Assistance with home office setup and a monthly phone allowance are provided.
Employees receive a monthly partial reimbursement for utilities where applicable.
A comprehensive learning and development program, along with a prorated annual tuition and professional development budget, is available.
Equity stock options are offered to employees.
An employee referral program and commuter benefits are also part of the benefits package.
Short and long-term disability insurance, as well as life and accidental death insurance, are provided.
Nava promotes a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that supports remote work.