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Nava

Software Engineer – Backend, Java

Nava

. Work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for government clients .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot, while collaborating effectively in agile, cross-functional teams to deliver scalable systems for government clients. Proficient in DevOps practices, including CI/CD with Jenkins, and experienced in utilizing AWS cloud-native services.

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Cloud-Native Microservices DevelopmentRESTful API ImplementationJava and Spring BootDevOps and Jenkins CI/CDAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills
Microservices ArchitectureRESTful API DevelopmentJava ProgrammingSpring Boot FrameworkRelational DatabasesPostgresJDBCHibernateAWS Cloud ServicesCI/CD Practices
Soft Skills
TenacityResourcefulnessDetail-OrientedStrategic ThinkingCollaborative Mindset
Tools & Technologies
JenkinsAgile ToolsContainerization Tools
Industry Keywords
Government SystemsProduction-Grade SystemsLegacy Platform ModernizationTechnical DocumentationOn-Call Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudHibernateJavaJenkinsMicroservicesPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work on cross-functional teams to build scalable systems for government clients
  • Develop end-to-end systems for a major government partner
  • Help modernize a legacy enterprise platform to improve access to programs and services
  • Design, review, and build well-crafted software with Nava engineers
  • Collaborate with government partners and contractors to architect, implement, and deploy new and improved systems
  • Work in an agile manner to ship features meeting user needs
  • Create tools and processes to automate development, testing, and production workflows
  • Write and review technical documentation and perform code reviews
  • Participate in an on-call rotation, support production systems, and investigate incidents
  • Participate in hiring activities as needed, including referrals, interviews, and interview debriefs
  • Contribute from strategy and planning through post-production testing and support

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 5 years of experience working in an agile, multidisciplinary team environment, preferably designing and building medium to large-scale systems on cloud platforms
  • Experience designing and implementing production-grade, cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and containerized deployment patterns
  • Experience with relational databases, preferably Postgres, using JDBC and ORM mappers such as Hibernate
  • Experience with DevOps, preferably Jenkins CI/CD
  • Experience utilizing AWS cloud-native services
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Ability to meet other requirements for applicable government contracts
  • Work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
  • May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract
  • Tenacity to dive into problems and iterate on working code
  • Resourceful, reliable, and detail-oriented
  • Ability to think strategically about trade-offs and short-term versus long-term benefits
  • Adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
  • Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays
  • 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of regular PTO
  • Performance-based annual bonus for eligible employees when Nava meets its goals
  • Paid parental leave plus weekly meals delivered to your home
  • Wellness program with physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools
  • Virtual doctor visits with no copay, depending on available providers
  • Sabbatical leave after continuous service
  • 401(k) match of 4% of salary
  • Remote-first flexible work environment
  • Company laptop and home office setup assistance
  • Monthly reimbursement for eligible home office utility expenses
  • Internal training programs and professional learning resources
  • LinkedIn Learning access and annual allowance for courses, tuition, and certifications
  • Referral bonus
  • Pre-tax commuter programs when applicable
  • Collaborative and remote-friendly team environment