Senior Software Engineer – Tech Strategist

Role Overview

• Analyze existing systems, integrations, and data flows across programs and platforms
• Identify technical gaps, constraints, and risks that impact delivery and outcomes
• Map how multiple systems (internal and external) interact and exchange data
• Evaluate feasibility of proposed solutions within current technical and operational constraints
• Define technical approaches to improve data quality, system reliability, and compliance
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to align on system design and integration strategies
• Translate policy and operational requirements into high-level technical solutions
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing platforms, tools, or shared services
• Support prioritization of technical investments based on impact, risk, and feasibility
• Communicate technical insights, tradeoffs, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Taking part in hiring activities (e.g., submitting referrals, conducting interviews, and attending interview debriefs), as needed

Requirements

• 6+ years experience developing software in a team environment, preferably building distributed systems
• Experience working with state or federal government systems, ideally in health and human services (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid)
• Ability to translate policy and business requirements into technical and system implications
• Ability to understand and map complex workflows across multiple systems and stakeholders
• Experience analyzing data flows, processes, and system interactions
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
• Excellent communication skills, especially explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience designing and implementing application architectures and code that is highly scalable, available, and performant
• An adaptive, empathetic, collaborative and positive mindset
• Ability to think holistically around engineering issues
• Experience with modern web development frameworks
• Aptitude for giving and receiving feedback

Tech Stack

• Distributed Systems

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 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 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