Software Engineer, Backend (Remote)
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- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Government Technology, Public SectorIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale on Cloud platforms. They should have experience developing applications with Python, Fargate, Lambda, OpenAPI, and Fargate, Lambda. Experience utilizing AWS cloud native services and big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Parquet is required, along with tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code. Furthermore, candidates must be highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented, and possess the ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short-term vs. long-term benefits.
Responsibilities
The Software Engineer will work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for government partners, designing, implementing, and delivering services that millions of Americans depend on. They will collaborate with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems, working in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs. They will create tools and processes to automate development, testing, and production workflows, write and review technical documentation, perform code reviews, and participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur. Additionally, they will take part in hiring activities and maintain a positive, collaborative mindset.
Skills
Python
Scalable Systems
Cloud Infrastructure
System Design
Security
Accessibility
User Experience
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