Software Engineer (Backend-Java)

Nava PBC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Remote-friendly culture

Flexible work

Job summary

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation helping government agencies modernize with secure, scalable cloud services. As a Software Engineer you will design, implement, and operate end-to-end systems that millions rely on, balancing practicality with user-centered design and accessibility.

You'll collaborate across cross-functional teams, contribute to strategy, and help raise the bar on performance, reliability, and security in a remote-first environment that values impact and public

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in an agile, multidisciplinary team, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale 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 like Hibernate.
• Experience with DevOps, preferably Jenkins CI/CD.
• Experience utilizing AWS cloud native services.
• Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate on working code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software.
• Collaborate with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems.
• Working in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs.
• Creating tools and processes to automate our development, testing, and production workflows.
• Writing and reviewing technical documentation, performing code reviews.
• Participating in an on‑call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur.
• Taking part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed.

Skills

Agile experience

Java & Spring Boot

PostgreSQL / JDBC

Hibernate ORM

DevOps Jenkins

AWS cloud

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Jenkins CI/CD

AWS services

PostgreSQL

Job description

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.

As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

_ This role is open for multiple levels and titles. Final title/compensation will be determined by how your interview weighs against our core competencies during your interview cycle. _ _ This position is contingent based on contract award. _

Position summary

You will work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for our government – designing, implementing, and delivering services that millions of Americans depend on. You care deeply about working on technology that improves people’s lives, but don’t think technology is always the answer. You are passionate about building large-scale systems that are inclusive, well-designed, fast, scalable, and secure, and you’ll help set high standards for our teams in terms of simplicity, empathy, and accessibility.

The Software Engineer role will be responsible for developing end to end systems for one of Nava’s major government partners. The objective is to modernize an existing legacy enterprise platform to enable users to have more access to the programs and services that they need. This individual will be involved in everything, from strategy and planning through to post-production testing and support.

What you’ll do

• Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software


• Collaborate with government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new systems and improvements to existing systems


• Working in an agile manner to efficiently ship new features that meet user needs


• Creating tools and processes to automate our development, testing, and production workflows


• Writing and reviewing technical documentation, performing code reviews


• Participating in an on‑call rotation to support production systems and investigate issues when they occur


• Taking part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed

Required skills

• At least 5 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale 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 using relational databases, preferably Postgres, using JDBC and ORM mappers like Hibernate


• Experience with DevOps, preferably with Jenkins CI/CD


• Experience utilizing AWS cloud native services


• Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate on working code


• 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

Other requirements

All roles at Nava require the following:

Legal authorization to work in the United States

Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired

Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future

May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract

Perks working with Nava

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

Location

We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

*If you are not living in one of the states listed above, unfortunately, you will not be considered for a position at this time.

We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nava is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, religious creed, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, reproductive health autonomy, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nava prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all employees, applicants, contractors, and temporary workers of Nava.