Software Engineer – Gen AI, Typescript, Python

Role Overview

• Develop tools that leverage generative AI along with our technology solutions to assemble functional demos of government digital services for a variety of government programs
• Design and implement example applications using our open source platforms that can be demonstrated to potential clients in bids and conferences
• Support project teams in using our platforms and iterate based on their feedback

Requirements

• Proven ability to rapidly build and ship full end-to-end applications from scratch—frontend, backend, and integration
• Ability to work independently to turn loose ideas into functional software
• Comfort with developing MVPs quickly, rapid iterations, prototyping, and exploratory development
• Fluent in Python or TypeScript
• Experience building full-stack applications using web frameworks (for example, TypeScript with Next.js, Python with Django, or Ruby on Rails)
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design patterns and ability to design elegant object-oriented APIs for use by other developers

Tech Stack

• Django
• JavaScript
• Next.js
• Open Source
• Python
• Ruby
• Ruby on Rails
• TypeScript

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