Software Engineer – Test Automation

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and create high-quality software.

• Work alongside government partners and other contractors to architect, implement, and enhance new systems and existing ones.

• Employ an agile approach to efficiently deliver new features that cater to user requirements.

• Author and maintain documentation for test plans, test cases, and test outcomes.

• Monitor, analyze test results, and report defects and performance issues to development teams.

• Ensure adherence to security best practices in all testing processes.

• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

• Engage in hiring activities (e.g., providing referrals, conducting interviews, and attending debriefs) as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in testing.

• At least 5 years of experience in coding with Javascript.

• Capability to develop testing strategies, define testing processes, implement best practices, and promote test automation.

• Proficiency in defining and executing test plans and test cases for complex enterprise applications.

• Strong abilities in tracking, reporting, and prioritizing defects using tools such as Jira and Github project.

• Experience with a variety of automation tools, including Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, or other automation frameworks.

• Understanding of performance testing tools and experience in leading regression, UAT, and E2E testing.

• Familiarity with security testing and data protection best practices.

• Highly resourceful, dependable, and detail-oriented individual.

• Ability to strategically consider trade-offs and short-term versus long-term benefits.

• An adaptable, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both technical and non-technical.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs.

• Insurance coverage, including disability, life, and accidental death insurance provided at no cost by Nava.

• Paid time off for vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays for rest and rejuvenation.

• Enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year, in addition to your regular PTO.

• Eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus when Nava achieves its goals.

• Paid parental leave for new parents, along with weekly meal deliveries to your home.

• A wellness program offering comprehensive physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools.

• Access to virtual healthcare services with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program.

• Opportunities for extended unpaid sabbatical leave for personal growth or rest after continuous service.

• Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan through a 401(k) match.

• A remote-first work environment with flexibility tailored to your schedule and responsibilities.

• Company-provided laptop and setup assistance via Staples for remote work needs.

• Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.

• Access to internal training programs and resources aimed at enhancing your professional skills.

• Development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning access and an annual budget for courses, tuition, and certifications.

• Referral bonuses for referring exceptional candidates who join the Nava team.

• Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable.

• A supportive culture that fosters a collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where individuals genuinely care.