Staff Software Engineer

01A; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Navan is seeking a Staff Engineer for the Enterprise Team to lead the platform's core infrastructure. You will bridge backend logic and user experience, building end-to-end features and scalable microservices for a global corporate travel solution.

Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to deliver configuration tools, dashboards, and integrations, while mentoring teammates and upholding testing, monitoring, and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in software development for SaaS or consumer web apps.
• Backend: Java and Spring Boot, data modeling, query optimization, secure APIs.
• Frontend: 4+ years with React/Angular/Vue, TypeScript, state management.
• Systems architecture: microservices, distributed systems, AWS.
• Collaborative ownership with strong communication and production-grade code.
• AI-enabled workflows using tools like Copilot, CodeGPT, Claude, Cursor.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve end-to-end features across the stack.
• Develop robust Java/Spring Boot backend services and responsive UIs.
• Build enterprise-grade workflows, policies, roles, and approvals.
• Create data-driven APIs with transactional integrity and reporting support.
• Own features end-to-end and drive cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Backend development

Frontend development

React

Angular

Vue

TypeScript

Microservices

AWS

Data modeling

Query optimization

Secure APIs

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

GitHub Copilot

CodeGPT

Claude

Cursor

AWS Cloud Development Kit

Job description

Navan has transformed the corporate travel, payment, and expense landscape by consistently prioritizing user needs. As a Staff Engineer on the Enterprise Team, you will be a technical leader helping to build the "operating system" of our corporate travel platform. Our team owns the critical infrastructure that allows companies to function globally - managing everything from granular travel policies and dynamic approval workflows to user identity and enterprise-grade analytics.

This is a high-impact role where you will bridge the gap between complex backend logic and intuitive user experiences. You will collaborate closely with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers to build sophisticated configuration tools, real-time dashboards, and seamless integration flows that empower our customers to manage their travel programs at scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, Build, and Evolve: Architect and develop end-to-end features across the stack. You will evolve the robust Java/Spring Boot backend services that power our platform, while building the responsive frontend interfaces for our Admin and User portals.
• Build Enterprise-Grade Workflows: Create powerful backend engines and supporting UIs for complex business domains, such as configuring travel policies, visualizing approval chains, and managing user roles/permissions.
• Build Data-Driven Services: Architect and scale APIs and data services that manage high volumes of data, ensure transactional integrity, and power reporting features and seamless integrations.
• Own Features End-to-End: Take technical ownership of a problem domain, facilitating the design, development, and launch of key microservices and features that have a direct impact on our users.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work cross-functionally with various engineering, product, and design teams to deliver complex, cross-domain features in a collaborative environment.
• Drive the Vision: Partner with engineering and product leadership to identify, plan, and execute the long-term technical vision for your domain and be a subject matter expert.
• Champion Best Practices: Contribute to a culture of technical excellence by writing high-quality, well-tested code, mentoring other engineers, and advocating for best practices in testing, monitoring, and operational reliability.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7-9 years of experience in software development, building complex systems for SaaS products or consumer-facing web applications in a fast-paced environment.
• Backend Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot. You should be highly skilled in data modeling, query optimization, and designing secure, scalable APIs to support enterprise-level features.
• Frontend Proficiency: Solid experience with frontend development (4+ years) using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue, along with proficiency in TypeScript and managing application state.
• Systems Architecture: Extensive experience designing and implementing scalable applications across microservices, distributed systems, and cloud platforms like AWS.
• Collaborative Ownership: Demonstrates strong ownership and a collaborative mindset, with clear communication skills and a proven ability to ship production-quality code equipped with robust monitoring and documentation.
• AI-Enabled Workflow: Ability to effectively leverage AI development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, CodeGPT, Claude, and Cursor) to accelerate development and innovate on engineering workflows.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on experience.

Navan uses AI-assisted Automated Employment Decision Tool (Metaview) to assist with evaluating resumes against job qualifications for this role. All final decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

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About Navan

Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels, to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at navan.com.

Culture of Excellence

Our team is our competitive edge - a high-performance group of smart, driven people committed to winning together. This dedication to excellence is why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In (2023-2026), a G2 Best Global Software Company (2025-2026), Forbes Cloud 100 (2022-2025), and CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022-2025). At Navan, we provide an environment where top talent excels, offering the autonomy and fast-paced trajectory needed to build a defining career and do the best work of your life.

Our Benefits

Navan offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your well-being, financial security, and life outside of work. Our benefits, thoughtfully tailored by country to meet local needs, include healthcare coverage, insurance offerings, and wellness resources for you and your family.

We support long-term financial growth through retirement savings programs and opportunities to participate in our equity plans, so you can share in Navan’s success. To promote balance, we offer flexible time off, country-specific holidays, and paid parental leave for all new parents. Additional benefits include connectivity and commuting support*, mental health resources, and exclusive travel-related perks. Wherever you're based, our benefits evolve with you.

*Applies to select locations.

Workplace Policy

Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that’s sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face-to-face interactions improve company culture and drive business results. Navan invests in global office spaces - in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, among others - that feel welcoming. In-office perks such as company-provided lunches and happy hours create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. Our employees work from the office four days a week. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office.

Equal Opportunity

Navan is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring.

Accommodations

Navan complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Navan will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability in connection with applications for employment as required by law.

If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, you are welcome to email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Privacy Notice and Use of AI

As part of the recruitment process, certain personal data may be processed using automated tools, including tools that use AI. For details on how Navan collects and uses your personal data, please review Navan's Candidate Privacy Notice here.