Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software.
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.
Creating tools and processes to automate our development, testing, and production workflows.
Writing and reviewing technical documentation, performing code reviews.
Participating in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur.
Taking part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed.

Requirements

JavaScript, Node.js, NPM
At least 4 years of experience of full-stack engineering contributing development initiatives, in a fast paced, dynamic environment in a self directed manner, that required minimal supervision.
Meaningful experience working on web-based systems, both front-end and back-end
Experience working on large-scale applications and systems
An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative and positive mindset
Ability to think holistically around engineering issues
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and architecture
Expertise developing well-crafted software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, technical and otherwise
Experience with modern web development frameworks
Experience designing and implementing application architectures and code that is highly scalable, available, and performant
Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision
Ability to work with others on a team
Previous experience as a software engineer
Aptitude for giving and receiving feedback
Experience with testing, specifically automated testing
Knowing code quality tools such as Linter
Experience with system design such as designing systems that will be sustainable with high usage, designing a front end and back end that talk to each other

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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

JavaScriptNode.jsNPMfull-stack engineeringweb-based systemslarge-scale applicationsautomated testingcode quality toolssystem designapplication architectures

Soft Skills

adaptive mindsetempathetic mindsetcollaborative mindsetpositive mindsetholistic thinkingwritten communicationverbal communicationself-directedteamworkfeedback aptitude