Description:

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation focused on making government services simple, effective, and accessible to all.
The Sr. Software Engineer will work on small teams to build scalable infrastructure for government services that millions of Americans depend on.
The role involves designing, implementing, and delivering services that improve people's lives through technology.
Responsibilities include collaborating with fellow engineers to build software, working with government partners to architect and deploy systems, and creating tools to automate workflows.
The engineer will also write and review technical documentation, perform code reviews, and participate in an on-call rotation for production support.
The position requires participation in hiring activities as needed.

Requirements:

Candidates must have at least 6 years of hands-on professional experience in building web applications and creating APIs.
Proficiency in Ruby and Ruby on Rails is required.
A strong understanding of web and mobile user interface design best practices is necessary.
Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
Familiarity with web accessibility standards is essential to ensure services are intuitive for all users.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are required, along with a systems thinking approach and user advocacy.
Candidates must be resourceful, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to think strategically about trade-offs.
An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset is crucial.
Excellent written and real-time communication skills are necessary.

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 as part of the benefits package.
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 may receive a monthly partial reimbursement for utilities where applicable.
A comprehensive learning and development program is accessible, along with a prorated annual tuition and professional development budget.
Equity stock options are part of the compensation package.
An employee referral program and commuter benefits are also available.
Employees receive short and long-term disability insurance, as well as life and accidental death insurance.
Nava promotes a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that supports remote work.