[Remote] Senior Software Engineer (Node.js)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation that helps government agencies modernize technology and deliver simple, effective services. The Senior Software Engineer improves engineering quality through technical guidance, documentation, mentoring, and best practices while leading migration efforts. The role designs, builds, tests, and deploys web applications and systems in collaboration with engineers, product teams, government partners, and contractors.

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

• * At least 7 years of experience mapping and driving systemic improvements within complex service environments
• * At least 7 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale web applications, with significant amounts done on Cloud Platforms (AWS preferred)
• * At least 5 years of hands-on professional work experience building web applications, and systems, using modern JavaScript frameworks, especially with Node.js
• * Understanding of web interface design best practices
• * Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test semantic, accessible, Section 508 compliant web applications
• * Familiarity with a JavaScript testing frameworks such as Jest, Jasmine, or Mocha is required
• * Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate in working code
• * Equal parts systems thinker and advocate for users
• * 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
• 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
• We have fully remote options if you reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, 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
• This role requires you to work from the contiguous United States

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 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

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