Nava is looking to solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges for government agencies by making complex public systems more responsive, efficient, and user-friendly through new technologies.
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and building production-grade systems using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, or similar)
- Strong background in product engineering — translating user and product requirements into reliable, maintainable, and well-tested software
- Strong understanding of API and system integration design, cloud architecture, and data workflows
- Experience developing or integrating generative AI applications
- Demonstrated ability to work iteratively—rapidly prototyping, testing, and improving features based on real-world feedback
- Strong grounding in security, privacy, and accessibility principles, particularly when handling sensitive or regulated data
Responsibilities
- Lead development of scalable, user-facing software that simplifies complex service interactions
- Architect and implement modern backend systems that integrate with diverse data sources and APIs
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on features to test hypotheses, validate user needs, and refine the product through continuous learning
- Work closely with designers, researchers, and product managers to translate user insights into secure, reliable software.
- Implement strong privacy, security, and compliance practices in every aspect of the system
- Contribute to technical documentation, prototyping strategies, and recommendations for future scaling
Other
- Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional partners including design, product, and research
- Familiarity with public benefits systems or other complex, rules-based government processes
- Experience with document processing, OCR, or data extraction workflows
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
