Backend Senior Software Engineer, Test Experience
Vanta- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation dedicated to simplifying and improving government services. Since 2013, Nava has partnered with federal, state, and local agencies to tackle complex technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, Nava guides agencies burdened by legacy systems toward modern cloud infrastructure, focusing on secure, reliable, and fault-tolerant systems with sharp user experiences. Nava bills for its time, offering expertise and problem-solving to help government partners enhance their digital products and services.
The Backend Test Engineer will be instrumental in building scalable systems for a major government partner. The primary objective is to modernize an existing legacy enterprise platform, improving public-facing processes and user experiences. This will grant users greater access to essential programs and services in real-time, through a more user-friendly and uncomplicated interface. The role encompasses the entire lifecycle, from strategy and planning through post-production testing and support.
People are at the heart of Nava's work, impacting both the public who rely on benefit programs and the government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, Nava helps government partners better understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus allows everyone at Nava to engage in meaningful, impactful work deeply connected to the public good. You will work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for the government, designing, implementing, and delivering services used by millions of Americans. You are passionate about technology that improves people’s lives but understand that technology isn't always the sole solution. You are dedicated to building large-scale systems that are inclusive, well-designed, fast, scalable, and secure, and you will help establish high standards for Nava's teams in simplicity, empathy, and accessibility.
Develops software for government service improvement
Nava Public Benefit Corporation focuses on improving the delivery of government services through user-friendly software solutions. The company partners with federal, state, and local government agencies to enhance the digital experience for citizens, making services more accessible and effective. Nava's approach involves service design and software development, often resulting in long-term contracts where they provide ongoing support and improvements. They gained initial recognition for their work on HealthCare.gov and have since expanded to other public programs. A key aspect of Nava's operations is its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that their workforce reflects the communities they serve. The goal of Nava is to build trust between the government and citizens by transforming how services are delivered, especially during critical times.