Senior Software Engineer, Data

Nava

Senior Software Engineer developing scalable systems for government, leading teams and delivering data services for major partners. Designing cloud infrastructures that enhance user experiences.

Posted 7/14/2026full-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 StatesSenior💰 $153,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams and building scalable data services on AWS, with a strong focus on data ingestion, processing pipelines, and maintaining data quality. Proficient in agile methodologies and effective communication with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

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AWS Data Services DevelopmentTeam Leadership and MentoringAgile MethodologiesBig Data TechnologiesPython or Ruby Application Development

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Hard Skills

Data IngestionData Processing PipelinesData ValidationAPI DevelopmentCloud PlatformsData ManagementData GovernanceSoftware DesignCode ReviewData Quality Checks

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingDetail-OrientedEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

AWS GlueApache SparkAWS AthenaDatabricksAWS RedshiftAWS S3AWS RDS

Industry Keywords

Cloud PlatformsData EcosystemsAgile EnvironmentCross-Functional TeamsGovernment Data Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftApacheAWSCloudPythonRubySpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of 2-3 engineers
Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software
Working 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
Taking part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 Apache Spark, AWS Glue, AWS‬ Athena, Databricks‬, AWS Redshift, AWS S3 and AWS RDS
Proficient 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.

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 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