Software Engineer, FHIR

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +30 more states.

📋 Description

• Developing and executing code

• Conducting local tests to confirm that acceptance criteria are fulfilled

• Drafting technical specifications (tech specs) to introduce new functionalities or features into the codebase

• Receiving and integrating feedback into the codebase prior to implementation

• Reviewing pull requests to assess requirements before merging

• Offering feedback to colleagues on pull requests to foster collaboration on suggested changes

• Implementing and testing updates for design systems, including web design

• Identifying and proposing solutions to obstacles encountered during work

• Collaborating with both internal and external engineers through engineering huddles

• Participating in standup meetings to discuss project updates and progress

• Engaging in refinements to estimate the level of difficulty for each ticket

• Taking part in biweekly retrospectives (retros) to analyze sprint efficiencies and inefficiencies

• Participating in sprint demo meetings to showcase completed or ongoing work

• Sharing knowledge by providing feedback to designers, project managers, and fellow engineers to develop solutions and set priorities

• Acting as a resource for peers regarding Nava’s culture and expectations

• Engaging in Engineering critiques with other teams to provide and receive feedback on completed work

• Interacting with clients to provide project updates and offer solutions

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in software development within a team environment, ideally in building distributed systems

• Strong background in the healthcare industry with a deep understanding of FHIR

• Experience applying Smart on FHIR standards for healthcare application development

• Current and/or prior experience creating API endpoints using Java or Python

• Open to Backend engineers or Full-Stack engineers with a Backend focus

• Knowledge of best practices in web and mobile user interface design

• Determination to tackle problems and iterate towards functional code

• A balanced approach as a systems thinker while advocating for users

• Highly resourceful, dependable, and detail-oriented

• Ability to strategically consider trade-offs and the balance between short-term and long-term benefits

• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive attitude

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, both technical and otherwise

🏝️ Benefits

• 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 in addition to 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 — consult with 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 designed 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 enhance your professional skills

• Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certifications

• Referral bonus — receive rewards when you refer excellent candidates who join the Nava team

• Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to facilitate in-office travel when applicable

• Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where individuals genuinely care