[Remote] Software Engineer (Backend- Python) at Nava

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Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Government Technology, Public SectorIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonScalable SystemsCloud InfrastructureSystem DesignSecurityAccessibilityUser Experience

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $10,700 - $120,600 a year.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need at least 5 years in agile multidisciplinary teams building medium to large-scale cloud systems, experience with Python, Fargate, Lambda, OpenAPI, AWS Step Functions, and AWS cloud-native services including Apache Spark and Parquet.

What is the company culture like at Nava?

Nava prioritizes people using human-centered design and modern engineering, fosters cross-functional teams focused on simplicity, empathy, and accessibility, and emphasizes meaningful work connected to the public good.

What makes a strong candidate for this Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years in agile teams building cloud systems, hands-on Python and AWS expertise, tenacity to iterate on code, strategic thinking on trade-offs, and an adaptive, empathetic, collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills; U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship is required.

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