Software Engineer (Test Automation)

Nava PBC

5h•$122,850 - $135,900•Remote

About The Position

Nava is hiring a Software Engineer (Test Automation) to work on cross-functional teams building scalable systems for government. The role focuses on developing end-to-end systems for a major government partner as it modernizes a legacy enterprise platform, improving public-facing processes and user experiences so people can access programs and services more easily and in real time. The work spans strategy and planning through post-production testing and support. The role is open at multiple levels; final title and compensation depend on the interview process and assessment against Nava’s core competencies. The engineer will help design, implement, and deliver inclusive, well-designed, fast, scalable, and secure services. The position calls for strong test automation expertise, strategic thinking, collaboration with government partners and contractors, and a commitment to user needs, simplicity, empathy, and accessibility. It is remote-first, with fully remote options limited to candidates residing in the listed states and work required from the contiguous United States.

Requirements

At least 8 years of testing experience.
At least 5 years of coding in JavaScript.
Ability to develop testing strategy, define testing processes, introduce best practices, and advocate for test automation.
Experience defining and executing test plans and test cases for complex enterprise applications.
Strong skills tracking, reporting, and prioritizing defects using tools such as Jira or GitHub projects.
Experience with a mix of automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, or other automation frameworks.
Knowledge of performance testing tools.
Experience leading regression, UAT, and end-to-end testing.
Familiarity with security testing and data protection best practices.
Highly resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented.
Ability to think strategically about trade-offs and short-term versus long-term benefits.
Adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Legal authorization to work in the United States, work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future, and ability to meet any other government-contract requirements applicable to the hire.
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract.
Must reside in one of the states listed for remote work and work from the contiguous United States.

Responsibilities

Work with Nava engineers to design, review, and build software.
Collaborate with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems.
Work in an agile manner to ship features that meet user needs.
Write and maintain documentation for test plans, test cases, and test results.
Monitor and analyze test results and report defects and performance issues to development teams.
Ensure testing activities comply with security best practices.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues.
Participate in hiring activities as needed, including referrals, interviews, and interview debriefs.
Develop testing strategy, define testing processes, introduce best practices, and advocate for test automation.
Lead regression, user acceptance (UAT), and end-to-end testing.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost.
Vacation, holidays including Juneteenth, and floating holidays.
12 paid federal holidays each year, in addition to regular PTO.
Performance-based annual bonus for eligible employees when Nava meets its goals.
Paid parental leave and weekly meals delivered to new parents’ homes.
Wellness platform with physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools.
Virtual doctor visits with no copay, depending on available providers.
Eligibility to earn extended unpaid sabbatical leave after continuous service.
401(k) match of 4% of salary.
Remote-first flexible work environment.
Company laptop and remote home-office setup assistance via Staples.
Monthly reimbursement for eligible home-office utility expenses.
Internal training programs and resources.
LinkedIn Learning access and annual allowance for courses, tuition, and certifications.
Referral bonus for people who refer successful hires.
Pre-tax commuter programs for in-office travel when applicable.