Remote

Sr. Software Engineer (Ruby)

Nava Public Benefit Corp
401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
Apr 01, 2025
About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple, effective, and accessible to all. Since 2013, federal, state, and local government agencies have trusted Nava to build transformative digital services to help people access public benefits. Meeting our mission is an opportunity to restore trust between people and public institutions. We focus on populations that are the least protected because the stakes are higher. As a client services company, we work with government agencies to improve how people apply for benefits, navigate their health care, and more. We bill for our time, selling our expertise and problem-solving methodology to government clients. Our clients hire us to help improve their products and services so that their users and beneficiaries have a better customer experience. These end-users-the humans who benefit from our work-are at the core of everything we do. We research beneficiaries' needs to help our government clients better deliver on their missions, providing everyone at Nava opportunities to do meaningful, impactful work. Position summary You will work on small teams to build scalable infrastructure for our government -- designing, implementing, and delivering services that millions of Americans depend on. You care deeply about working on technology that improves people's lives, but don't think technology is always the answer. You are passionate about building large-scale systems that are inclusive, well-designed, fast, scalable, and secure, and you'll help set high standards for our teams in terms of simplicity, empathy, and accessibility. The full stack engineer in this role will be responsible for developing end to end systems for one of Nava's major government partners. This is an opportunity to create a more secure and equitable experience for the public. The team will be extending the client's existing codebase using mainly Java, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and Cloud Services to build widely relied upon services by millions of people nationwide. What you'll do Working with fellow Nava engineers to design, review, and build well-crafted software. Collaborating 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, and 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. Required skills At least 6 years of hands-on professional work experience building web applications and creating APIs Experience with Ruby, Ruby on Rails Understanding of web and mobile user interface design best practices Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a self-directed manner that requires minimal supervision Familiarity with web accessibility standards to deliver services that are not just minimally accessible, but a simple and intuitive experience for all users, including those who rely on assistive technologies Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills 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 real-time communication. technical and otherwise Other requirements All roles at Nava require the following: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must 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 Top-tier benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Plenty of time off - Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating days. Annual bonus - When Nava wins, so do you. Parental perks - Paid leave + weekly meal deliveries for new parents. Wellness support - Full wellness program to keep you feeling your best. Zero copay care - Virtual doctor visits at no cost through UHC. Take a break - Sabbatical available after continued service. 401(k) match - We invest in your future with a generous match. Flexible work - Remote-first with flexibility to fit your life. Home office help - Setup support via Staples + company laptop. Utility credit - Monthly contribution for at home costs (where applicable). Growth resources - Learning programs to level up your skills. Development budget - Funds for courses, tuition, and more. Referral rewards - Help us grow and earn while you do. Commute perks - Commuter benefits to get you moving. Full coverage - Disability, life, and AD&D insurance included. Culture that cares - Collaborative and remote-friendly. 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, 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. Additionally, if employed with Nava, you must be based in the U.S. and cannot work from outside the country. Stay in touch Sign up for our newsletter to find out about career opportunities, new partnerships, and news from the broader civic tech community. Please contact the recruiting team at recruiting@navapbc.com if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interviewing process. 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.