Software Engineer, FHIR

Nava

Software Engineer developing and implementing healthcare applications at Nava. Collaborating with engineers and government partners to build effective software solutions.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,800 - $135,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Writing and implementing code
Performing local testing to ensure acceptance criteria have been met
Writing technical specifications (tech specs) to introduce new functionality or features to the codebase
Receiving and applying feedback to the codebase before implementation
Reviewing pull requests to identify needs prior to merging
Providing feedback to teammates on pull requests for collaboration on proposed changes
Implementing and testing updates for design systems such as web designIdentifying and proposing solutions to blockers encountered with the work
Collaborating with internal and external engineers via engineering huddles
Attending standup meetings to discuss project updates and status
Participating in refinements to estimate level of difficulty for each ticket
Participating in biweekly retrospectives (retros) to discuss sprint efficiencies or inefficiencies
Participating in sprint demo meetings to demonstrate work completed or in progress
Sharing expertise with others by providing feedback to designers, project managers, and other engineers to develop solutions and priorities
Serving as a resource to peers on Nava’s culture and expectations
Participating in Engineering critiques with other teams to provide and receive feedback on work performed
Interfacing with clients to provide project updates and propose solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years experience developing software in a team environment, preferably building distributed systems
Strong experience in the healthcare industry - you know FHIR very well
Experience utilizing Smart on FHIR standards to build healthcare applications
Current and/or prior experience developing API endpoints with Java, or Python
Open to Backend engineers or Full-Stack leaning Backend engineers
Understanding of web and mobile user interface design best practices
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

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