Software Engineer (Backend-Java)

Nava PBC

10h•Remote

About The Position

Nava is hiring a Software Engineer to work on cross-functional teams building scalable systems for government partners. The role focuses on modernizing a legacy enterprise platform so users can better access programs and services. The engineer will contribute across the full project lifecycle, from strategy and planning through implementation, post-production testing, and support. The work emphasizes inclusive, accessible, secure, reliable, and scalable services that improve people's lives.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium- to large-scale systems on cloud platforms.
Experience designing and implementing production-grade, cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and containerized deployment patterns.
Experience with relational databases, preferably Postgres, using JDBC and ORM mappers such as Hibernate.
Experience with DevOps, preferably Jenkins CI/CD.
Experience using AWS cloud-native services.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which the candidate is hired.
Work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract.

Responsibilities

Design, review, and build software with fellow Nava engineers.
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.
Create tools and processes to automate development, testing, and production workflows.
Write and review technical documentation and perform code reviews.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues.
Take part in hiring activities as needed, including submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs.

Benefits

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