Software Engineer – Backend, Java

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +31 more locations.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable systems for government clients.

• Create comprehensive end-to-end systems for a key government partner.

• Assist in the modernization of a legacy enterprise platform to enhance access to programs and services.

• Design, review, and construct high-quality software alongside Nava engineers.

• Partner with government collaborators and contractors to design, implement, and launch new and improved systems.

• Operate in an agile environment to deliver features that address user needs.

• Develop tools and processes to automate development, testing, and production workflows.

• Compose and critique technical documentation while conducting code reviews.

• Engage in an on-call rotation, support production systems, and investigate incidents.

• Involve yourself in recruitment activities as necessary, including referrals, interviews, and debriefs.

• Contribute to all phases from strategy and planning through post-production testing and support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, ideally in designing and building medium to large-scale systems on cloud platforms.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing production-grade, cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and containerized deployment patterns.

• Familiarity with relational databases, preferably Postgres, utilizing JDBC and ORM mappers such as Hibernate.

• Experience with DevOps practices, ideally with Jenkins CI/CD.

• Proficiency in using AWS cloud-native services.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

• Capability to meet additional requirements for relevant government contracts.

• Work authorization that does not necessitate visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

• May be required to undergo a government background check or security clearance, based on contract stipulations.

• Persistence to tackle problems and iterate on functional code.

• Resourceful, dependable, and detail-focused.

• Strategic thinker regarding trade-offs and balancing short-term versus long-term advantages.

• Adaptable, empathetic, collaborative, and possesses a positive outlook.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Disability, life, and accidental death insurance provided at no cost.

• Paid vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays.

• 12 paid federal holidays each year in addition to regular paid time off (PTO).

• Performance-based annual bonuses for eligible employees when Nava meets its objectives.

• Paid parental leave along with weekly meal deliveries to your home.

• Wellness program offering physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools.

• Virtual doctor consultations with no copay, depending on available providers.

• Sabbatical leave after continuous service.

• 401(k) matching of 4% of salary.

• Flexible remote-first work environment.

• Provision of company laptops and assistance with home office setups.

• Monthly reimbursement for eligible home office utility expenses.

• Internal training programs and professional development resources.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning and annual budget for courses, tuition, and certifications.

• Referral bonuses.

• Pre-tax commuter programs where applicable.

• Collaborative and remote-friendly team culture.