
About Nava
Transforming government services through civic technology
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Washington, D.C.
- Partnered with Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Over 60 million people served through digital services
- Public benefit corporation focused on civic technology
Nava is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Washington, D.C., dedicated to enhancing government services through technology. Since its inception in 2013, following its role in fixing HealthCare.gov, Nava has partnered with agencies like Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs to im...
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Nava offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, and a flexible remote work policy. Employees also benefit from a learning budget to su...
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Sr. Software Engineer (FHIR/Interoperability)
Nava • Remote
Overview
Nava is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in FHIR and interoperability to collaborate with government partners and enhance digital services. You'll work with Java and contribute to building efficient software solutions in a remote environment.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on building and maintaining robust systems. Your background includes working with FHIR standards and interoperability, allowing you to effectively contribute to projects that enhance government services. You are skilled in Java and have a solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, ensuring that the solutions you develop are secure and reliable.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with fellow engineers and government partners to architect and implement new systems. Your experience in agile methodologies enables you to efficiently deliver features that meet user needs while maintaining high standards of quality. You are proactive in creating tools and processes that automate development workflows, enhancing team productivity.
You are comfortable participating in on-call rotations, demonstrating your commitment to supporting production systems and resolving issues as they arise. Your problem-solving skills are complemented by a human-centered design approach, ensuring that the software you build is user-friendly and impactful.
Desirable
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure would be a plus, as would familiarity with modern development practices like CI/CD. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Nava, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to design, review, and build high-quality software solutions. Your role will involve working directly with government partners to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements. You will be responsible for architecting and implementing new systems, as well as improving existing ones to enhance user experiences.
You will participate in agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement within the team. Your expertise in Java will be crucial as you develop and maintain applications that adhere to FHIR standards, facilitating interoperability between systems.
In addition to coding, you will create efficient tools and processes to automate development, testing, and production workflows. This will involve leveraging your knowledge of cloud infrastructure to ensure that the systems you build are scalable and fault-tolerant. You will also engage in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.
Your commitment to quality will be evident as you participate in production support, investigating and resolving issues that arise in a timely manner. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping them develop their skills.
What we offer
At Nava, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that values the impact of technology on public services. We offer a flexible remote work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. You will work alongside a talented team of engineers who are dedicated to making government services more accessible and efficient.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Your passion for technology and commitment to public service are what matter most to us. Join us in making a difference through innovative software solutions.
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