Solutions Architect
Coder$60,000 - $90,000/year
- Full Time
- Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Government, Healthcare Technology, Public SectorIndustries
Job Description
Employment Type: Full-time (This position is contingent, pending contract award)
About Nava
Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2013, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.
As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services.
People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners better understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.
Position Summary
The System Architect will have a passion for designing secure, scalable, and compliant health data systems to lead a mission-critical platform: the Hospital Quality Reporting (HQR) system at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
In this role, you will architect solutions that directly support the nation's healthcare quality improvement initiatives. If you’re energized by large-scale challenges, and motivated to create tools that impact millions of lives, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.
What you'll do
- Architect and lead development of a robust and compliant HQR system supporting CMS’s national quality programs.
- Guide engineering teams in building resilient FHIR API architectures that adhere to strict federal standards.
- Ensure high availability, secure data backups, and disaster recovery strategies that eliminate data loss and maintain uptime.
- Drive the adoption of automated testing, continuous integration, and security-first DevOps practices.
- Design high-throughput, scalable architectures capable of processing large volumes of health data in real time.
- Collaborate with CMS stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure all systems align with compliance goals while minimizing developer burden.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry standards to future-proof our architecture.
Required skills
- Proven success delivering FHIR API-based systems
- System Design and Architecture: Designing scalable, reliable, and secure IT infrastructures integrating hardware, software, cloud, databases, and APIs
- Programming Proficiency: Knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C++) for system development and integration
- Cloud Computing Expertise: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to build cloud-based solutions
- Data Management and Modeling: Organizing, storing, and modeling data to support system operations and analytics
- Security Implementation: Applying robust security measures to protect systems from cyber threats
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Evaluating systems, identifying issues, and creating innovative solutions aligned with business goals
- Networking Knowledge: Understanding network infrastructure and protocols for seamless system integration
- Business Acumen and Resource Management: Aligning IT solutions with business objectives and managing project resources and budgets effectively
- Communication and Leadership: Clearly conveying technical concepts, leading teams, making decisions, and fostering collaboration
- Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Staying updated with evolving technologies and continuously enhancing skills.
Desired skills
- 8+ years of experience leading architectural design and implementation of enterprise-scale systems, preferably in the federal healthcare domain
- Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks
Salary:
Location Type:
Skills
System Architecture
Health Data Systems
FHIR API
Cloud Infrastructure
Data Security
Disaster Recovery
Federal Standards
Scalability
Compliance
Human-Centered Design
Modern Engineering
Nava
Develops software for government service improvement
About Nava
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.
Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$2.1MTotal Funding
DEBT_PPCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries
201-500Employees