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Principle Software Engineer

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11 hours ago
Type
Full time
Salary
$152K - $171K

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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.

Position summary

As the Tech Lead, you will define the technical strategy and lead the engineering team in building modern, scalable, open-source solutions. You will coordinate across delivery teams, guide architecture and implementation, and ensure that the system meets business needs, technical standards, and long-term maintainability goals.

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing regular coaching, feedback, and support for professional growth
  • Define the technical vision and architectural roadmap in collaboration with clients and the delivery team
  • Build technical alignment across client, stakeholders, and vendor partners
  • Make key architectural decisions that balance long-term program goals with short-term delivery needs
  • Oversee technical delivery, managing risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to keep projects on track
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices in code quality, testing, security, and documentation
  • Required skills

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years managing engineers and leading technical delivery
  • Proven ability to architect and deliver scalable, maintainable, and secure distributed systems
  • Advanced proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, React, Node.js, or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of system integration, data migration, and API/interface development
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, and cloud environments (AWS or equivalent)Experience building and managing cross-functional engineering teams, fostering alignment and collaboration with product, design, and client stakeholders
  • Familiarity with open-source development and community-driven initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy, build trust, and create an environment where engineers can thrive
  • Additional Information

    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 UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program

    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, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, 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.

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    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.

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