Software Engineer, Python, Data

Nava

Software Engineer partnering with government stakeholders to modernize data architectures and pipelines for critical public programs. Designing scalable data models and improving data processing capabilities in a hybrid role.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeTrenton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,600 - $135,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudETLPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, such as advanced analytics, AI/ML, and experimentation
Design, develop, test, automate, and deploy data engineering solutions in a cloud platforms, such as AWS
Participate in software design and code reviews
Develop automated testing, monitoring and alerting, and CI/CD for production systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to travel and work onsite in Trenton, NJ two (2) days a week
Minimum of 8 years of experience with professional software engineering practices using such tools and methodologies as Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development, CI/CD, and Source Code Management
Experience with building ETL pipelines to ingest, process, and store data
Prior experience with Python programming for both data processing and server-side use cases
Experience with data cleaning, modeling, schema design while protecting sensitive data
Proficient with building data integrations using both API and file-based protocols
Proficient with relational databases and advanced SQL queries, particularly with Postgresql
Experience with using data observability tools to maintain data infrastructure and data quality
Proficient in refining high-level goals into high-impact, low-effort tasks and milestones based on human-centered design practices to prioritize options for stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data engineeringETL pipelinesPythondata cleaningdata modelingschema designAPI integrationsfile-based protocolsrelational databasesSQL

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationbusiness requirements gatheringhuman-centered designprioritizationcommunication