Senior Software Engineer (Data)

Role Description

You will work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for our government -- designing, implementing, and delivering services that millions of Americans depend on. You care deeply about working on technology that improves people’s lives, but don’t think technology is always the answer. You are passionate about building large-scale systems that are inclusive, well-designed, fast, scalable, and secure, and you'll help set high standards for our teams in terms of simplicity, empathy, and accessibility.

The Senior Software Engineer (Data) role will be responsible for developing end-to-end systems for one of Nava's major government partners. This individual will be involved in everything, from strategy and planning through to post-production testing and support.

What you'll do

• Lead a team of 2-3 engineers
• Work with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software
• Work in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs
• Design and develop scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines
• Implement large-scale data ecosystems within cloud-based platforms that include data management and data governance of structured and unstructured data
• Implement data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Work with cross-functional project teams to gather business requirements and translate to detailed technical specifications
• Work with Government partners to assist and develop data engineering applications and pipelines that will enable data services and processing capabilities
• Participate in software design and code reviews
• Maintain security and privacy standards in all aspects of the data pipeline
• Take part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale on Cloud platforms
• At least 3 years of experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
• At least 3 years of experience building data services on AWS
• Experience building large scale data services
• Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, AWS Glue, AWS Athena, Databricks, AWS Redshift, AWS S3, and AWS RDS
• Proficient in writing applications and APIs in Python or Ruby
• Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
• Equal parts systems thinker and advocate for users
• Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to think strategically around trade-offs and short term vs. long term benefits
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise

Desired skills

• Client management experience
• Experience with Databricks and/or Power BI

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
• Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract

Benefits

• Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
• Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
• Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
• Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
• Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
• Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
• Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
• Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers)
• Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
• 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
• Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
• Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
• Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
• Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
• Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
• Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
• Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
• Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care