Guide and develop a team of 10-12 platform engineers by providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities, setting clear goals, managing performance, and ensuring accountability
Foster a positive, inclusive culture, support employee well-being, and lead by example, while aligning team efforts with organizational goals, removing obstacles, and enabling the team to achieve results effectively
Work closely with development, operations, security, and architect engineers to identify needs, incorporate feedback, and deliver scalable and secure platform solutions
Contribute directly to the design, architecture and implementation of platform features and capabilities
Manage platform engineering budgets, coordinate resource allocation, and optimize costs for cloud and on-premise infrastructure
Define and enforce platform engineering standards, documentation, automated workflows, and compliance requirements
Ensure thorough documentation and facilitate knowledge sharing across technical teams, promoting internal awareness and adoption of platform solutions across Nava

Requirements

At least 7 years in platform development, with at least 3 years in formal management roles, leading sizable technical teams and strategic initiatives
Proven experience leading platform or infrastructure engineering teams, establishing strategic vision, and delivering robust platforms
Advanced skillsets in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools
Ability to collaborate across technical and management teams, communicate complex concepts clearly, and solicit feedback for platform improvement
Strong analytical thinking to address technical challenges, drive process improvements, and introduce new tools or methodologies as needed
Understanding of security principles, risk management, and regulatory/audit requirements for platform engineering

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 UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

platform developmentcloud platformsAWSAzureGCPcontainerizationDockerKubernetesautomationCI/CD pipelines

Soft Skills

coachingfeedbackteam managementcommunicationanalytical thinkingcollaborationproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsemployee well-being